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.
Fact or Opinion?
According to a poll, ice cream is the best snack ever.
opinion
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 many different rides you can go on at Disneyland.
Main Idea
True or False?
A reason explains WHY you have an opinion.
True
This explains why you believe something: _____
Reasoning
True or False?
Facts can be argued. Facts can change from person to person.
False
A fact is something you cannot argue about. for example: The sun is a star. That's a fact, you cannot argue about it.
Opinion or Fact?
Opinion writing is the easiest type of writing.
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 mammals
list one mammal fact
list one mammal opinion
Opinion or Fact?
A killer whale is actually a dolphin.
Fact
Evidence is the proof in an argument.
True or False
True
How many reasons should you provide for an opinion essay?
At least 3 reasons you have that opinion
What is a call to action?
An instruction at the end designed to encourage a response from the audience