Opinion Writing for Kids | Episode 2 | Choosing a Topic
1 min1st2nd3rdReading & Writing (ELA)
Summary
How to pick a good opinion-writing topic -- something you care about and have real reasons for -- so your writing is convincing.
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Teaching resources
Discussion questions
Pick a topic you actually care about -- it makes your writing stronger.
- What makes a good opinion topic?
- Why is it easier to write about something you care about?
- What is one topic you have a strong opinion about?
Quick work-a-long
Words to know: topic, opinion, care
- List two things you have strong opinions about.
- Pick the one you have the most reasons for.