Opinion Writing for Kids | Episode 4 | Writing a Draft: Introduction
1 min1st2nd3rdReading & Writing (ELA)
Summary
How to open an opinion piece by naming the topic and stating your opinion clearly so the reader knows exactly what you think.
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Discussion questions
The introduction tells the topic and states your opinion up front.
- What should an opinion introduction tell the reader?
- Why state your opinion clearly at the start?
- How could you begin in a way that grabs attention?
Quick work-a-long
Words to know: introduction, state, topic
- Write a first sentence that names your topic and your opinion.
- Read it to a partner -- can they tell what you think?