Grade 1 study

What is an opinion in writing?

An opinion tells what someone thinks, feels, or believes. It is different from a fact because not everyone will agree with it. Writers share opinions in opinion writing.

How do you support an opinion with reasons?

Reasons are the 'why' behind an opinion.. After I think… add because. That because is your reason.

Is this true? It is not true that An opinion topic sentence introduces the topic and tells the reader your position right away.

No. An opinion topic sentence introduces the topic and tells the reader your position right away. It is the first sentence of your opinion piece.

What are linking words in opinion writing?

Linking words (also called transition words) glue sentences and ideas together. In opinion writing, common linking words are because, and, also, another reason, and for example.

How do you end an opinion piece?

A conclusion sentence is the last sentence.. End with That is why I believe… in new words, not a copy of sentence one.

Is this true? Revising is not just fixing spelling. It is improving ideas.

Yes. Read it out loud. If a part sounds empty, add a reason.

Match each prompt to its fact.

What is an opinion in writing? → An opinion tells what someone thinks, feels, or believes.; How do you support an opinion with reason… → Reasons are the 'why' behind an opinion.; How do you start an opinion piece? → An opinion topic sentence introduces the topic and tells the reader your position right away.; What are linking words in opinion writing? → Linking words (also called transition words) glue sentences and ideas together.

Put these ideas in lesson order.

opinion → reason → opinion topic sentence → linking word