Opinion Writing Intro for Kids

Summary

This video introduces opinion writing for young writers, explaining the difference between facts and opinions. It highlights how writers use opinions to persuade readers. A helpful strategy called OREO is shared, which stands for stating your Opinion, giving Reasons, providing Examples, and restating your Opinion. The video also covers how to structure opinion paragraphs, including topic sentences, detail sentences, and conclusions, and offers sentence starters and a writing checklist. Additionally, it encourages using a creative hook to capture the reader's interest. The goal is to make opinion writing clear, engaging, and convincing.

Takeaways

• 📘 A fact is something true, such as 'dogs have four legs,' while an opinion is something someone believes, like 'dogs are the best pets.'
• 📝 Opinion writing involves expressing what a writer thinks or believes, often aiming to convince the reader of their viewpoint.
• 🍪 The OREO method for opinion writing includes: O - state your Opinion, R - give Reasons, E - provide Examples, O - restate your Opinion.
• 🗣️ Opinion sentence starters include 'In my opinion,' 'I think,' 'I believe,' and 'I feel,' helping writers introduce their viewpoint.
• 💡 Details sentences support the opinion, using phrases like 'The first reason is...,' 'Another reason is...,' or 'For example...'.
• 🔁 A conclusion sentence restates the writer's opinion, using phrases like 'As you can see' or 'In conclusion,' to wrap up the writing.
• 🔍 The writing process includes a checklist to ensure correct use of capital letters, punctuation, and spelling, with the recommendation to reread for clarity.
• 🔄 The topic sentence introduces the main idea, and the conclusion restates it in a similar way to wrap up the opinion piece.
• 💬 Writers are encouraged to share their writing with others and challenge themselves to add a 'hook' at the beginning to grab the reader's attention.
• 🎣 Examples of hook sentences include intriguing questions or fun facts, like 'Did you know the first Oreo was created in 1912?'

Q & A

What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?

A fact is something that is true and can be proven, like 'dogs have four legs.' An opinion is something someone thinks or believes, like 'dogs are the best pets.'

What is the purpose of opinion writing?

The purpose of opinion writing is to express what the writer thinks or believes and to convince the reader to agree with their opinion.

What does the 'Oreo' method in opinion writing stand for?

'Oreo' is a mnemonic device for structuring an opinion essay. O stands for writing your opinion, R stands for giving reasons to support your opinion, E stands for providing examples, and O stands for restating your opinion.

What are some sentence starters for writing a topic sentence in opinion writing?

Some sentence starters include 'In my opinion,' 'I think,' 'I believe,' or 'I feel.'

How can you structure your detail sentences in an opinion essay?

You can start your detail sentences with phrases like 'The first reason is...,' 'For example...,' 'Another reason...,' or 'The last reason is...'

What is the purpose of the conclusion sentence in an opinion paragraph?

The conclusion sentence wraps up the writing by restating the opinion presented in the topic sentence.

What are some key things to check for when revising your opinion writing?

Writers should check for proper capitalization, punctuation, spelling, and ensure their writing makes sense by reading it out loud. They can also share their writing with someone else for feedback.

What is a hook sentence, and why is it important?

A hook sentence is the first sentence in your paragraph that catches the reader's attention. It makes the reader want to keep reading. Examples include asking a question, sharing an interesting fact, or making a bold statement.

Can you provide an example of an opinion paragraph using the Oreo method?

Yes, here’s an example: 'In my opinion, Oreos are the best cookies. The first reason is because Oreos are crunchy on the outside and soft in the middle. Another reason is that they taste sweet. Lastly, you can dip them in milk. As you can see, Oreos are the best snack to eat.'

What is the role of examples in an opinion essay?

Examples help to support the reasons given for the opinion. They provide specific details that make the opinion more convincing to the reader.