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Opinion Paragraph Writing

Opinion Paragraph Writing. Expressing Opinions. An Opinion. A thought or belief about something or someone. Why write opinion paragraphs?. Take a stand on a topic Share an opinion Choose to either agree or disagree. Organization of Opinion Paragraph. Parts A topic Sentence

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Opinion Paragraph Writing

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  1. Opinion Paragraph Writing Expressing Opinions

  2. An Opinion A thought or belief about something or someone

  3. Why write opinion paragraphs? Take a stand on a topic Share an opinion Choose to either agree or disagree

  4. Organization of Opinion Paragraph • Parts • A topic Sentence • Reasons and supporting details • A concluding sentence • Purpose • States your opinion on a topic • Examples and evidence that support your opinion • Summarizes your main points and connects all information for reader

  5. Sentence structures and transition signals How to write it

  6. How to begin a topic Sentence I agree / disagree that ...(subject) + (verb) I agree / disagree with ... for...reasons I am for / against the idea that ...(subject) + (verb) There are .... reasons why .... ...(subject) + (verb)... I believe, feel, think that... I am convinced, certain that... In my opinion, point of view...

  7. How to begin a topic Sentence More complex: I agree that lotteries should be banned because lotteries create addictions. More sophisticated: In my point of view, lotteries should not be banned because they provide harmless, affordable entertainment for adults. Simple: I agree that lotteries should be banned.

  8. How to begin support sentences using transition signals The first (second, third) reason is... Another reason is... Firstly, secondly, thirdly... More appropriate to grade 10 level: Moreover, furthermore, in addition, as well, I also believe, it seems that, accordingly

  9. How to begin support sentences using transition signals More complex: It seems that many cities have big problems with lottery addiction. More Impactful: According to Stats Canada, more people manage their lottery playing than become addicted. Simple: The first reason is that some people spend all their money on lotteries.

  10. How to begin a concluding sentence In conclusion... In summary... To sum up,... To conclude... In short,... In brief,... Overall,... Therefore,... Or something more clever and unique that applies to your entire paragraph...

  11. How to begin a concluding sentence More complex: Therefore, governments should find alternative ways to make money and not promote an activity that causes harm. More sophisticated: Rather than roll the dice when it comes to the financial well-being of families, governments should ban lotteries and promote entertainment that creates less risk. Simple: Overall, lottery addiction is a big problem and should not be allowed.

  12. Coming up with Supports Where to find supporting information Your brain Authorities

  13. Reasoning from your Brain Lotteries are not a good way to make money. Lotteries are a waste of time. Lotteries can lead to addiction. Lotteries are an outlet for poor judgement.

  14. Make Connections Waste of money...less money to buy things...spending money that should be used for basic needs (food)...could lead to neglect of child needs...could lead to desperate situations...could lead to crime... or depression... or suicide...

  15. Reasons and Supporting Details Every time we buy a lottery ticket, we have less money to buy things we need such as food or medicine.

  16. Reasons and Supporting Details When a person buys a lottery ticket, but does not win, that person may want to buy more tickets and this pattern could lead to addiction.

  17. Reasons and Supporting Details Winning the lottery depends on luck, not skills, so it is not a good way to make money or improve a financial situation.

  18. Proof from Authorities George Loewenstein, a neuroeconomist at Carnegie Mellon University, found that the poor spend a larger percentage of their income on lottery tickets than people with higher income. Statistics show that friends and family of lottery winners will see the winner as one big cash cow, and create problems in the future. Some economists believe the lottery is a tax on the mathematically challenged—those who cannot calculate or understand the odds.

  19. The Opinion Paragraph Share your opinion • Parts • A topic Sentence • Reasons and supporting details • A concluding sentence

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