Write an Opinion

State an opinion, give reasons with because, and, also, and conclude.

Warm-up, learn, try it together, practice, then a quick check. About 15 minutes.

What children learn in Level 71

In an opinion piece, you tell what you think and why. First, introduce your topic.
Next, tell your opinion, and a reason. The word because tells why.
Give another reason. Linking words like also and and help you add more.
End with a conclusion. Say your opinion one more time, in a new way.
Here's the whole plan: topic, opinion, reasons, and conclusion.
Your turn! Put this opinion piece in order.
Now write your own opinion! What's your favorite food, game, animal, or place? Tell what you think, give reasons with because and also, and end with a conclusion.

Georgia's K-12 English Language Arts Standards:

2.T.T.3.c — Use knowledge of opinion techniques to create opinion pieces that introduce the topic, state an opinion about the topic, supply reasons to support the opinion with linking words (e.g., because, and, also), and provide a conclusion.