Opinion Writing for Kids | Episode 1 | What Is It?
1 min1st2nd3rdReading & Writing (ELA)
Summary
An introduction to opinion writing: what an opinion is, how it differs from a fact, and why writers back up opinions with reasons.
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Teaching resources
Discussion questions
An opinion is what you think or believe -- and good writers back it up.
- What is an opinion?
- How is an opinion different from a fact?
- Why do writers give reasons for their opinions?
Quick work-a-long
Words to know: opinion, fact, reason
- Write one opinion you have about your favorite food.
- Give one reason for your opinion.