Opinion Paragraph-1

In your English journal, list 3 opinions that you

have.

1)School food is very good.

2)The school day is too short.

3)Summer is the best season of all.

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EQ: What are the characteristics of a well written
opinion paragraph?
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 Notes
1) An opinion paragraph tells what the writer feels
about a topic.
2) It states an opinion in the topic sentence.
3) It uses reasons and details to explain the opinion.
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Do you think that Charlotte should have been
allowed to prove her competence as a sailor
by climbing to the top of the yard, or should
someone have stopped her from performing
this hazardous feat?
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Guidelines for writing an opinion paragraph.
1) Begin with a topic sentence that clearly states
your topic and opinion about this topic
2) Provide strong reasons that explain, or support,
your opinion.
3) Give details that explain each reason. Include
facts and examples.
4) Let the audience hear your voice. Tell how you
really feel.
5) Restate your opinion and sum up your ideas in
the last sentence.
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Combining Sentences with appositives.
EQ: Why do we use appositives in our writing?

Appositive- a word or phrase that immediately

follows a noun and explains it.
Appositives are set off by commas

Ex. The sailor, a large man, climbed the mast.

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Use Practice Book page 297 to guide you in

proofreading your opinion paragraph.

Your final copy is due 11-22-11