Write Opinion Pieces With Supporting Reasons
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2nd Grade ELA › Write Opinion Pieces With Supporting Reasons
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?
More reasons, but no opinion sentence
A conclusion that restates the opinion
A new story about a birthday party
Explanation
This tests opinion endings. Opinion pieces need a conclusion. The conclusion restates your opinion to wrap up your writing.
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?
Only facts from an encyclopedia
More characters and a setting
A conclusion that restates the opinion
Explanation
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, what should the first sentence do?
Tell a story about what happened yesterday
Introduce the topic and tell your opinion
List reasons before you say what you think
Explanation
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 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?
"Also, you can swing with a friend and talk."
"I think swings are the best playground equipment."
"For these reasons, swings are the best!"
Explanation
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: "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?
"Also, they can play fetch with you."
"Dogs make the best pets because they are friendly."
"Another reason is they can help keep your home safe."
Explanation
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.
When writing an opinion, why do we give reasons?
To tell a made-up story with characters
To tell why we think that way
To make the reader guess our opinion
Explanation
This tests why we use reasons. Reasons support your opinion. They help readers understand why you think that way.
When writing an opinion, what should the first sentence do?
Say "The End" to finish your writing
Tell the topic and what you think about it
List all your reasons in a long sentence
Explanation
This tests opinion openings. The first sentence tells your opinion. It names what you're writing about and what you think.
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?
"I think art class is the best."
"First, I can paint and draw."
"That is why art class is the best."
Explanation
This tests identifying reasons. Reasons explain why you think something. "First, I can paint and draw" tells why art class is best.
When writing an opinion, what is the correct order?
Conclusion, story details, then facts only
Opinion, reasons with linking words, conclusion
Reasons, conclusion, then opinion
Explanation
This tests opinion structure. Good opinions start with your opinion. Then give reasons with linking words. End with a conclusion.
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?
"Another reason is they can help keep your home safe."
"Dogs make the best pets because they are friendly."
"Also, they can play fetch with you."
Explanation
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.