- Read the opinion piece: "I think swings are the best playground equipment. First, swings are fun because you can go high. Also, you can swing with a friend and talk. Another reason is swings help me feel calm. For these reasons, swings are the best!" Which sentence is the conclusion?
Answer: "For these reasons, swings are the best!"
This tests finding the conclusion. The conclusion wraps up your opinion. "For these reasons, swings are the best!" restates the opinion at the end.
- Read the opinion piece: "I think swings are the best playground equipment. First, swings are fun because you can go high. Also, you can swing with a friend and talk. Another reason is swings help me feel calm. For these reasons, swings are the best!" Which sentence is the conclusion?
Answer: "For these reasons, swings are the best!"
This tests finding the conclusion. The conclusion wraps up your opinion. "For these reasons, swings are the best!" restates the opinion at the end.
- Read: I think the slide is the best playground equipment. Which reason supports this opinion?
Answer: The slide is fun and I can go fast
We are matching reasons to opinions. Good reasons explain why you think something. 'The slide is fun and fast' tells why it's best. The other choices don't support the opinion.
- When writing an opinion, what should the first sentence do?
Answer: Tell the topic and what you think about it
This tests opinion openings. The first sentence tells your opinion. It names what you're writing about and what you think.
- When writing an opinion, what is the correct order?
Answer: Opinion, reasons with linking words, conclusion
This tests opinion structure. Good opinions start with your opinion. Then give reasons with linking words. End with a conclusion.
- When writing an opinion, what should the first sentence do?
Answer: Introduce the topic and tell your opinion
We are learning about opening sentences. The first sentence tells your topic and opinion. It says what you think right away. This helps readers understand.
- Read the opinion piece: "I think we should have longer recess. First, kids need time to run and play. Also, playing helps us focus in class. Another reason is we can practice sharing and taking turns." What should be added at the end?
Answer: A conclusion that restates the opinion
This tests opinion endings. Opinion pieces need a conclusion. The conclusion restates your opinion to wrap up your writing.
- Read the opinion piece: "I think art class is the best. First, I can paint and draw. Also, I can be creative with colors. Another reason is I feel proud of my work. That is why art class is the best." Which sentence gives a reason?
Answer: "First, I can paint and draw."
This tests identifying reasons. Reasons explain why you think something. "First, I can paint and draw" tells why art class is best.
- Read the opinion piece: "I think pizza is the best lunch. First, it tastes cheesy and yummy. Also, you can add toppings you like. Another reason is it is easy to hold and eat. That is why pizza is my favorite lunch." Which words are linking words?
Answer: First, Also, Another reason
This tests finding linking words. Linking words connect your reasons. "First," "Also," and "Another reason" help organize the reasons.
- When writing an opinion, what should the first sentence do?
Answer: Tell the topic and what you think
We need to know about first sentences. The first sentence tells your topic and opinion. It lets readers know what you think right away.
- Read: I think recess should be longer because we need exercise. Which word is a linking word?
Answer: because
We are finding linking words. Linking words connect ideas together. 'Because' links the opinion to the reason. It shows why you think that.
- Read the opinion piece: "Dogs make the best pets because they are friendly. Also, they can play fetch with you. Another reason is they can help keep your home safe. Dogs are the best pets." Which sentence is the opinion statement?
Answer: "Dogs make the best pets because they are friendly."
This tests finding the opinion statement. The opinion statement tells what you think. "Dogs make the best pets because they are friendly" states the main opinion.
- Read the opinion piece: "I think art class is the best. First, I can paint and draw. Also, I can be creative with colors. Another reason is I feel proud of my work. That is why art class is the best." Which sentence gives a reason?
Answer: "First, I can paint and draw."
This tests identifying reasons. Reasons explain why you think something. "First, I can paint and draw" tells why art class is best.
- Read: I think dogs are the best pets. First, they are friendly. Also, they play with me. That is why dogs are best. Which sentence is the conclusion?
Answer: That is why dogs are best.
We are finding the conclusion sentence. The conclusion comes at the end. It restates your opinion. 'That is why dogs are best' wraps up the writing.
- Read: I think cats are great pets. First, they are soft. Second, they purr. Also, they sleep a lot. What part are the reasons?
Answer: First, they are soft. Second, they purr. Also, they sleep a lot.
We are finding the reasons section. Reasons tell why you think something. The three sentences with 'First,' 'Second,' and 'Also' are reasons. They support why cats are great.
- Read the opinion piece: I think we should have longer recess. First, we can run and play because exercise is good. Also, we can practice sharing and taking turns. What should be added to finish it?
Answer: A conclusion that restates the opinion
We need to finish the opinion piece. It needs a conclusion to wrap it up. The conclusion restates your opinion using words like 'That's why.'
- Read the opinion piece: My favorite lunch is pizza. It tastes cheesy and good. I can eat it at parties too. What should be added at the end?
Answer: A conclusion that restates the opinion
We are learning about endings. Opinion pieces need a conclusion sentence. The conclusion restates your opinion at the end. It wraps up your writing.
- When writing an opinion, why do we give reasons?
Answer: To tell why we think that opinion
We need to know why we give reasons. Reasons explain why we think our opinion. They help others understand our thinking.
- When writing an opinion, why do we give reasons?
Answer: To tell why you think that opinion
We are learning why reasons matter. Reasons support your opinion. They help readers understand your thinking. Without reasons, people won't know why.
- Read the opinion piece: I think winter is the best season. First, you can build a snowman and have snowball fights. Also, hot cocoa tastes good because it warms you up. That is why winter is the best! Which sentence is the opinion statement?
Answer: I think winter is the best season.
We need to find the opinion statement. The opinion statement tells what you think. 'I think winter is the best season' shares your opinion.
