Opinion Essay Writing
Give a sentence starter to start your essay:
I prefer, In my opinion, I believe
What is Step 1 of the Writing Process?
Prewriting
(brainstorming, graphic organizers, planning)
Give an example of Onomatopoeia
The lightning struck and the thunder went "KaBOoM"!
Correct this sentence:
I couldn't wait to played outside.
I couldn't wait to play outside.
I can't wait to play outside.
What is a narrative?
A story
Give a transitional phrase
For one reason, another reason, for example, for instance, in fact, in conclusion, to sum it up, in addition, particularly, I am convinced...
What is Step 2 of the Writing Process?
Drafting
(rough draft, add more to your ideas, details)
Give an example of Personification
(Humanlike characteristics to an inanimate object/thing)
Correct this sentence:
My dentist says he had seen my teeth.
My dentist said he had seen my teeth.
My dentist says he has seen my teeth.
What is the first part of the narrative and what happens in it? What is the graphic organizer we use called?
Exposition: Setting, characters, problem
Plot Diagram
What are two forms of opinion writing?
Persuasive, Letter
What is Step 5 of the Writing Process?
Publishing
(Final Draft, typed or use blue or black ink)
Give an example of Hyperbole
Oh my gosh this test is so hard I am literally going to die taking it.
(Think overdramatic statement)
Correct this sentence:
I went to the store and buy groceries.
I went to the store and bought groceries.
I am going to the store to buy groceries.
What are the five components of a narrative?
Plot Diagram: Exposition (setting, characters, problem), Rising Action, Climax/Turning Point, Falling Action, Conclusion/Resolution
To be able to communicate your opinion through writing and through speeches.
Revision or Step 3
(Fix all mistakes and prepare to publish)
Bonus: what do both do?
Simile: Chip is as tall as a tree.
Simile: Chip is a tall tree.
Bonus: they both compare. only simile uses like/as to compare the two things.
What are the tenses?
Use one in a sentence.
Past, present, future
The dog ran to get a toy.
The dog had run to get a toy.
What do we call our plot diagram?
Why is this visual helpful?
It helps us visualize the structure of the story (plot diagram)
How many paragraphs should an opinion essay have?
How should the end of the essay start?
5 minimum
Stating your opinion over again.
What is Step 4 of the Writing Process?
Proofreading/Editing
(reread or peer review. make sure all is clear to rewrite into your final draft)
What is an example of a proverb?
What is an example of an idiom?
Proverb: An apple a day keeps the doctor away.
(think wisdom or a moral in the sentence that teaches you something).
Idiom: That game was a piece of cake.
Was it LITERALLY a piece of cake?
The hamburger tasted so good I had almost wanted to ordered another.
Change it to another tense.
Past
The hamburger tastes so good I almost want to order another.
What types of Point of View can a Narrative Have?
First Person
Second Person
Third Person
(bonus: 3rd omnicient/unlimited, 3rd limited)