Intro/Conclusion
Start your introduction paragraph with a ...
A hook
What is a fact?
A piece of information that is known or can be proven.
What is a main idea?
It is the most important thought about the topic.
According to a poll, ice cream is the best snack ever.
Fact or Opinion
opinion
This is the main claim an author is trying to prove.
Argument
A truth that cannot be argued about is ...
A fact.
What is an opinion?
a view or belief 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
The middle paragraphs of your essay.
Body Paragraphs
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 essay?
Yes
Main Idea or Evidence?
There are lots of different rides you can go on.
Main Idea
A reason explains WHY you have an opinion.
True or False
True
This explains why you believe something.
Reasoning
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.
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She is wearing too much makeup.
Opinion or Fact
Opinion
Main Idea or Evidence?
For example, you can eat ice cream and churros.
Evidence
Dogs are the BEST pet. Give 1 reason to support this.
answers vary
Sources that connect directly to your topic.
Relevant sources
Give an example for an opinion and a fact about animals
Cats are mammals-fact
Cats make better pets than dogs.-opinion
A Killer Whale is actually a dolphin.
Opinion or Fact
Fact
Evidence is the proof in an argument.
True or False
True
How many examples should you provide for each reason in an opinion essay?
3 Examples/Explanations for each reason
What is a call for action?
An instruction designed to encourage a response from the audience.