Intro/Conclusion
An idea, a thought or a feeling that someone has.
An opinion?
What is a fact?
What is a main idea?
It is the most important thought about the topic.
What are linking words?
connect parts of speech or even whole sentences
How can you make your evidence better?
Add examples, facts, personal experience, quotes, comparisons
A truth that cannot be argued about is ...
A fact.
What is an opinion?
a view or judgment formed about something, not necessarily based on fact or knowledge.
What is evidence?
key details or examples that support the main idea.
What is the linking word?
For instance, they love to play outside.
for instance
What is a personal experience?
Something you have experienced yourself
people can have different opinions and that's OK.
true or false
true
Everyone can have a different opinion because we are all different people.
Are facts and opinions both used in an opinion paper?
Yes
Main Idea or Evidence?
There are lots of different rides you can go on.
Main Idea
What are some examples of transition linking words?
first, next, last
What is a counterpoint?
an argument, idea, or theme used to create a contrast with the main element.
Facts can be argued. Facts can change from person to person.
true or false
False
A fact is something you cannot argue about. for example:
The sun is a star and that's a fact, you cannot argue about it.
EIGT is an international school in Luxembourg and that's a fact.
Opinion or Fact? She is wearing to much makeup.
Opinion
Main Idea or Evidence?
For example, you can eat ice cream and churros.
Evidence
What are some examples of adding information linking words?
Also, in addition, for instance
Give an example of a comparison
answers vary
Give an example for an opinion and a fact about animals
Cats are mammals-fact
Cats make better pets than dogs.-opinion
Fact
Give me a main idea and a piece of evidence to go with it.
Answers Vary
What are some examples of a linking words used in a conclusion?
all in all, finally, in conclusion...
List 4 ways you can strengthen your evidence
Examples
Facts
Personal Experience
Quotes
Counter Arguments
Comparisons