Opinion Writing

OBJECTIVE
TODAY I CAN IDENTIFY WRITE AN OPINION
ESSAY BY HAVING THREE REASONS AND
EXAMPLES

Standards:
Language Objective
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.5.6
Acquire and use accurately grade-appropriate general academic and domain-specific
words and phrases, including those that signal contrast, addition, and other logical
relationships (e.g., however, although, nevertheless, similarly, moreover, in addition).

What is Opinion Writing?

What is the purpose?

The purpose for Opinion Writing is to.
(student responses)

What is the purpose of opinion

writing?
Opinion pieces are written to share a viewpoint or to
make a case.
For example:
A book review to convince others to read it.
A note to a parent to allow a new puppy into the home.
An editorial for the community pleading for the end of
littering.
There are important elements to include in an opinion
piece. The format can be a letter or an essay for
instance.

What are the expectations for

opinion writing?
What is typically included:
Introduces the topic or text
States an opinion
Creates a structure that logically groups
ideas
Provides logically ordered reasons
supported by facts and details
Uses linking words and phrases
Provides a conclusion

What does opinion writing look

like?
Using the model will help you build a
convincing case!

O = Opinion
R = Reason
E = Evidence/Examples (FACTS!)
O = Opinion

How can I make my writing the

best it can be?
Double stuf
Triple stuf
Quadruple stuf
The more reasons and evidence you have, the
better!
Research your facts to make sure you have
proven evidence to help support your opinion.

I Do, We Do, You Do

Mentor Text

Watch Video/Graphic Organizerhttps

://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mh4h30kKfJM (stop
at 1:15)
Listen to the video and state two reasons why
students should wear uniforms (use graphic
organizer)
As a class, come up with ONE other reason why
students should wear uniforms with a supporting
claim. Include this in your graphic organizer
Repeat the same process supporting why students
should not wear uniforms to school.

Grade 3-5

What type of words can we use when

giving our REASON?
Linking Words
I PREFER
I THINK
I FEEL
I BELIEVE
IN MY OPINION
THE BEST THING ABOUT
THE GREATEST/WORST PART ABOUT
EVERYONE SHOULD
____ IS BETTER THAN
IF YOU LIKE ____, THEN YOU WILL
LOVE.

Writing Sample Prompt: Should students

wear uniforms? Please give your opinion and
three reasons to support your claim.

Opening Sentence
OPINION: I believe
that all students
should wear
uniforms.
OPINION: I do not
believe that all
students should
wear uniforms.

How to Give Reasons

with Examples:

I FEEL THIS WAY

BECAUSE
I THINK THIS IS TRUE
BECAUSE
ONE REASON I FEEL
THIS WAY IS
THE REASON I BELIEVE
THIS TO BE TRUE IS
THE REASON YOU
SHOULD _____ IS
BECAUSE
I BELIEVE THAT

A Sample Reason
OPINION: I believe that all
students should wear
uniforms.
1 REASON: I think that
uniforms are good for
students because all
students can save time
in the morning.
1 EXAMPLE : One reason
why I feel this way is
because students dont
have to think of what
they are going to wear.

A Sample Evidence
OPINION: I believe that
all students should wear
uniforms.
2 REASON: I feel this way
because it makes all
students equal.
2 EXAMPLE: (Add a
Linking word here
from the list) If
everyones clothes
look the same, then
no one will be made
fun of. Also, students
will be able to focus
more on their work

Give Examples or Evidence

EXPLAIN YOUR IDEA IN

MORE DETAIL.
GIVE AN EXAMPLE OF
WHAT YOUR REASON
MIGHT LOOK LIKE.
GIVE THE READER SOME
EVIDENCE FOR WHY
HE/SHE SHOULD AGREE
WITH YOU.
TELL A STORY OR
PROVIDE A SAMPLE
SITUATION.

Give a Third Reason

(Select a students response)

Use a linking word OPINION: I believe

or linking phrase
that all students
for the third reason should wear
why students
uniforms.
should wear
REASON:
uniforms!
With a partner
come up with a
third reason why
EXAMPLE:
students should
wear uniforms to
school

Should students wear uniforms to

school?
Deberan los estudiantes usar
uniformes a la escuela?

Opinion
Writing
sentence
Starters

What should I write about?

Time to brainstorm some topics!

Write down some of your ideas on paper!

Unit 3 Reading Street

Inventors and Artists
We understand that Inventors and Artists help us
with many things. One of the things they do for
us is make life easier especially with technology.
Some people say that technology like cell phones
are making people very lazy. Do you think this is
true? Some say, it even takes a way from family
time.
Others say that technology is helping society to
make our lives easier.
Writing Prompt: Is technology helping or harming
society? What do you think?