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How do you come up with a topic for opinion writing?

How do you come up with a topic for opinion writing?. In this lesson, you will brainstorm opinion topics by considering issues in the world that you think about a lot. An opinion is something you have strong feelings about. Examples of Opinions Cats are the best pet.

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How do you come up with a topic for opinion writing?

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  1. How do you come up with a topic for opinion writing?

  2. In this lesson, you will brainstorm opinion topicsby considering issues in the world that you think about a lot.

  3. An opinion is something you have strong feelings about. • Examples of Opinions • Cats are the best pet. • Schools should not have uniforms. • The cafeteria should serve pizza once a week.

  4. Writing Process 1 2 3 Generate Ideas Write Drafts Revise & Edit

  5. Jumping right to the drafting stage. 1 2 3 Generate Ideas Write Drafts Revise & Edit

  6. Ask yourself: “What are some issues in the world that I think about a lot?” 1 2 • Jot down your ideas. Choose a topic you will be able to support with facts and experiences. 3

  7. 1 Ask yourself: “What are some issues in the world that I think about a lot?” What are some issues in the world that I think about a lot?

  8. How can I tell if my idea would be a good topic? • Can I explain what I would change as a clear opinion? • Can I support the opinion with three reasons? • Do I feel strongly about this?

  9. 2 • Jot down your ideas. • Issues I think about… • People should recycle. • People should conserve energy by using public transportation. • Our country should be more involved in solving world hunger. What are some issues in the world that I think about a lot?

  10. 3 Choose a topic that you will be able to support with facts and experiences. • Issues I think about… • People should recycle. • People should conserve energy by using public transportation. • Our country should be more involved in solving world hunger. Can I support this with facts and experiences?

  11. 3 Choose a topic that you will be able to support with facts and experiences. • Issues I think about… • People should recycle. • People should conserve energy by using public transportation. • Our country should be more involved in solving world hunger. Can I support this with facts and experiences?

  12. 3 Choose a topic that you will be able to support with facts and experiences. • Issues I think about… • People should recycle. • People should conserve energy by using public transportation. • Our country should be more involved in solving world hunger. Can I support this with facts and experiences?

  13. 3 Choose a topic. • Issues I think about… • People should recycle. • People should conserve energy by using public transportation. • Our country should be more involved in solving world hunger.

  14. Can I explain what I would change as a clear opinion? • Can I support this opinion with 3 reasons? • Do I feel strongly about this? How can I be sure I chose a strong topic? People should recycle.

  15. Ask yourself: “What are some issues in the world that I think about a lot? 1 1 2 • Jot down your ideas. Choose a topic you will be able to support with facts and experiences. 3

  16. In this lesson, you have learned how to brainstorm opinion topicsby considering issues in the world that you think about a lot.

  17. Brainstorm your own topics for opinion writing! What are some issues in the world that I think about a lot? Issues I think about

  18. Use the checklist to choose your best topic. • Can I explain what I would change as a clear opinion? • Can I support this opinion with 3 reasons? • Do I feel strongly about this?

  19. Make a list of possible opinions you might use to write an opinion essay. Choose one and brainstorm reasons and strong language you could use to support your opinion. What do I feel strongly about? What reasons and language could I use to make my opinion convincing?

  20. Try brainstorming topics related to these questions… What are some problems in my community I would like to fix? What would I change in our country?

  21. Brainstorm a topic for an opinion essay. Can I support this with facts and experiences? What are some issues in the world that I think about a lot? Issues I care about….

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