Opinion Writing

1. Opinion Writing What is Opinion Writing? Opinion writing tells the reader how the writer thinks or feels about something. The writer wants to convince others to agree with or act on that opinion.

2. Opinion Writing You can find opinion writing in many places. • Advertising • Letters to an Editor • Book review • Magazine article • Newspaper column

3. Opinion Writing Opinion Writing Traits • A clearly stated opinion • Reasons that are supported by examples and details • A strong introduction, body, and conclusion • Organized paragraphs that focus on one main idea • Transition words that show how ideas are related • A voice and tone that are appropriate for the audience • and purpose

4. Opinion Writing Opinion Writing Traits • Precise, well-chosen adjectives and adverbs • Words that give a clear message • A variety of sentences that flow • Correct spelling, punctuation, and capitalization

5. Opinion Writing Good opinion writing includes the following features: • Writer’s opinion • Reasons and examples the writer has that opinion • Facts, definitions, and details to support the opinion • Transitions such as because, therefore, and for example • A conclusion that connects to and supports the writer’s opinion Let’s look at how we can use these features in good opinion writing.

6. Opinion Writing Writer’s Opinion I think Animal magazine is the best magazine in the world. One reason I like it is because it has great pictures. The pictures of lions hunting in the grass are really exciting. The magazine also has interesting articles. For example, in the last issue I learned about the ivory-billed woodpecker. Best of all, I have learned a lot about animals. Everyone should read Animal magazine.

7. Opinion Writing Reasons I think Animal magazine is the best magazine in the world. One reason I like it is because it has great pictures. The pictures of lions hunting in the grass are really exciting. The magazine also has interesting articles. For example, in the last issue I learned about the ivory-billed woodpecker. Best of all, I have learned a lot about animals. Everyone should read Animal magazine.

8. Opinion Writing Transitions I think Animal magazine is the best magazine in the world. One reason I like it is because it has great pictures. The pictures of lions hunting in the grass are really exciting. The magazine also has interesting articles. For example, in the last issue I learned about the ivory-billed woodpecker. Best of all, I have learned a lot about animals. Everyone should read Animal magazine.

9. Opinion Writing Conclusion I think Animal magazine is the best magazine in the world. One reason I like it is because it has great pictures. The pictures of lions hunting in the grass are really exciting. The magazine also has interesting articles. For example, in the last issue I learned about the ivory-billed woodpecker. Best of all, I have learned a lot about animals. Everyone should read Animal magazine.

10. Opinion Writing Some common types of opinion writing include the following: • Opinion Paper • Opinion Paragraph • Response to Literature • Opinion Essay • Brochure • Opinion Speech