Opinion Writing
What is an opinion?
Your personal belief about a topic
What should you NEVER include in an informative writing?
- pronouns (I, me, my, etc.)
- your opinion
Where are the 2 locations of a thesis statement?
-last sentence of introduction
-restated in your conclusion
Write a 5 paragraph essay about how dogs are the best family pet.
Opinion essay
What should be included in the introduction paragraph of an opinion essay?
-hook
-opinion
-thesis statement
What should be included in an informative essay introduction paragraph?
-hook
-thesis statement
-any background information on the topic
To give readers a preview of what the rest of the paper will be about.
Write a 5 paragraph essay on if space junk is a major problem or not.
Opinion
What should be included in the body paragraphs of an opinion essay?
- one reason to support your opinion
-at least one fact to support your reason
- any details needed to make your reasoning stronger
-transition word
What should be included in the body paragraphs of an informative essay?
-Transition word
-Facts/details to explain your topic
Write an opinion thesis statement using this topic:
-Cell phones should/should not be allowed in school
Answers Vary.
Write a 5 paragraph essay on the benefits of reading books.
Informative
List 5 transition words/phrases you could use in a opinion essay.
-I believe
-I think
-In conclusion,
-First,
-Another reason is,
-My final reason is,
List 5 transition words/phrases to use in an informative essay.
-First,
-Finally,
-In conclusion,
-Also,
-To begin with,
Secondly,
Write an informative thesis statement for the the following topic/subtopics:
Topic: ND ecosystems
Subtopics: Badlands, Wetlands, Prairie
Answers vary.
Ex.
Three of the ecosystems that make up North Dakota are the badlands, wetlands, and prairie.
Write a 5 paragraph essay on recycling.
Informative
Write an introduction paragraph for the following prompt:
Do you think children should play sports?
Answers vary.
Ex.
Do you play a sport? Many children and adults around the world enjoying being active in extracurricular activities like basketball, football, and soccer. In my opinion, children should play sports because it is a good way to make friends, keeps you active, and helps you learn valuable life skills.
Write an introduction paragraph for this prompt:
What are the benefits of exercising regularly?
Answers Vary.
Ex.
Do you make time in your day to exercise? Exercising is a part of many peoples' daily lives. Exercising regularly has many benefits. Some benefits of exercising regularly are an improved mood, sleeping better, and helping fight against diseases.
Which of these is a thesis statement?
A. Knowing a foreign language.
B. Why should people know a foreign language?
C. Knowing a foreign language is a very useful skill because it can help one advance in a career, relate better to others, and open one's mind to the ideas of another culture.
C
Write a 5 paragraph essay on if it is important for students to learn about current events.
Opinion