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Writing Opinion Pieces

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A Restaurant Review
Hi! I’m Angela Introductory statements
Foodcake, world-
renowned food Welcome to my
critic. restaurant, Freda’s
Part 1: On each line, write the letter of the statement that best introduces each review. Fast Food—Dirt Cheap!
Dirt? Who wants
to eat dirt?
Introductory Statements
A. No matter where you live, make the trip to F. Would you believe you can still get a bowl
Freda’s Fast Food—Dirt Cheap! of chili and a veggie burger for less than five
B. When you eat at Freda’s, you eat in comfort. dollars?
C. What a welcome! I felt right at home. G. My server’s efficiency was priceless. Part 2: Revise each introductory statement to
D. People don’t like to wait, and Freda makes sure H. After seeing a hilarious ad for Freda’s Fast strongly and clearly state an opinion.
they don’t have to. Food—Dirt Cheap!, I had to go.
E. This unique menu is a must-see. If a customer doesn’t like a sandwich, Freda replaces it.
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_____ 1. I laughed out loud when I saw the ad and thought, “Well, if the food isn’t that great, at _______________________________________________
least someone at Freda’s has a good sense of humor.” _______________________________________________
_____ 2. The hostess greeted me as I walked through the door. She led me to a table, told me a _______________________________________________
bit about the restaurant, and offered to bring me an ice-cold glass of water.
Customers visit the restaurant and buy all the homemade
_____ 3. The item names—such as “In-a-Flash Fish,” “Quick Slick Pickles,” and “In-a-Jiffy Chili”—
radish relish Freda makes every day.________________
were fun to read and fun to say. I could hardy decide what to try first.
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_____ 4. When the server, Chris, skated to my table, I was surprised to say the least. His service
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throughout the meal was perfect.
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_____ 5. You can at Freda’s. The prices on the menu are unbelievably low. I had a bowl of In-a-
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Jiffy Chili for $1.50 and a veggie burger for just $3!

_____ 6. Even though fast-food restaurants and comfortable seating don’t usually go together, the Freda’s Fast Food—Dirt Cheap! has eight ads on the
seats and tables at Freda’s are solid wood with colorful cushions on the seats. radio.___________________________________________
_____ 7. Shortly after I placed my order, the food arrived, hot and steaming. It was cooked just the _______________________________________________
way I had asked too, and I enjoyed every morsel. _______________________________________________
_____ 8. The food is good. It tastes great, and it is the best bargain around. The service is _______________________________________________
wonderful. I’ll meet you there, because I’m  going back! _______________________________________________

Bonus: What do you think is Angela’s overall opinion of Freda’s Fast Food—Dirt Cheap! restaurant? Write an opinion of the restaurant based on Angela’s review.
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Writing Opinion Pieces

Answer Key
“A Restaurant Review”
1. H
2. C
3. E
4. G
5. F
6. B
7. D
8. A
Answers for Part 2 will vary.
Bonus: Answers will vary.

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