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.
Fact or Opinion
According to a poll, ice cream is the best snack ever
opinion
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 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 is a counter-claim
an argument, idea, or theme used to create a contrast with the main element.
The opposite viewpoint
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
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
What is a position?
The side you take in an argument
List 4 ways you can strengthen your evidence
Examples
Facts
Personal Experience
Quotes
Counter Arguments
Comparisons