Opinion Writing Quiz Worksheets

What is an opinion: The way you think or feel about a topic. What is the purpose of opinion writing: To tell others what you think and persuade them to agree with you. We must introduce the _________ in our topic sentence: topic. In our topic sentence, we must also clearly state our ___________: opinion. We must use clear, relevant ___________ to support our opinion: reasons. What should you have at the end of your opinion writing: STRONG concluding statement. What are pros and cons of something: Both the good and bad things about something. Is it okay to change your opinion as you learn more about a certain topic or issue: Yes. In opinion writing, we must use linking words and phrases to connect ____________ to ____________: opinions; reasons. We must ____________ our reasons so they are grouped together: organize. Begin every body paragraph with..: A topic sentence. . What is the first step of any writing process: Plan using notes and or graphic organizers. . What do you call the last paragraph in an essay: Conclusion. What do you call the first paragraph in an essay: Introduction. An opinion essay is written to convince the reader..: My opinion is right, and here are the reasons why. . At the end of an opinion writing piece a good writer will..: Review it for correct spelling, grammar and punctuation. . When you write an Opinion Essay, the writer should..: dig in the text for examples to prove your opinion. What is a hook in an essay: it grabs the readers attention. What is a counterargument: The opposing viewpoint. We get milk and other dairy products from cows: Fact. Vanilla ice cream tastes better than chocolate ice cream: Opinion. Libraries are too quiet: OPINION. Baseball is the best game ever played: Opinion. In an opinion essay, one should always use..: examples and reasons. The R in O.R.E.O. stands for...: Reasons why someone should agree with your opinion. The E in O.R.E.O. stands for..: Evidence and examples from the text. In the last paragraph, you should include your opinion restated and..: a conclusion statement to leave your reader thinking. What are some good transition words and phrases to use in the conclusion paragraph: In conclusion, all in all, to sum it up, finally. What does it mean to elaborate when writing: Say more. In an effective opinion essay, there should be at least __?___ reasons to support your thesis statement: 2. Which of these gives you instructions on what to write about: Prompt. A fact is..: . Everyone has opinions. How do you make your opinion matter: By supporting your argument with facts.. Select Step #1: Read the prompt, mark key words, and turn the prompt into a question you can understand.. What is the final step before submitting your essay: Check and edit your work for mistakes.. Good transitions to use when providing evidence:: For instance, for example, in fact. What is a good piece of EVIDENCE to use to support the reason that going screen free will help you complete tasks more quickly: A study shows that it takes 50 percent more time to complete a task if you are looking at an electronic device.. How many owls are in Mrs. B's mail center: 5. What color is Mrs. B's Incendio sign: red. Who is on room #29's chore chart: Dobby. How tall is Khaleesi: 1 foot