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Opinion Piece Anticipation GuideStudents circle agree or disagree in the “Before Reading”Before Reading
Agree / Disagree
An opinion piece should have a minimum of 3 paragraphs.
Agree / Disagree
An opinion piece should look at both sides of an issue.
Agree / Disagree
An opinion piece should list as many reasons as you can think of to back up your ideas.
Agree / Disagree
Start your opinion piece with an interesting opening sentence and then give the main reasons that support your opinion.
Agree / Disagree
You should always proof read your opinion piece for spelling and grammar mistakes.
Agree
Explanation: An opinion piece can have a minimum of 3 paragraphs but can go up to 4 or 5 paragraphs on the OSSLT (introduction, 3 body paragraphs with separate reasons supporting your opinion, and a paragraph for your conclusion)
Disagree
Explanation: NO! The opinion you express must only be on ONE side of the issue only (for or against the topic).
An opinion piece should list as many reasons as you can think of to back up your ideas.
AGREE / DISAGREE
Disagree
Explanation: Your opinion piece should have at least 3 reasons to back up your opinion and should give at least one example for each reason. Don’t just list examples. Develop your reasons in a logical order and give good supporting details to explain them.
Start your opinion piece with an interesting opening sentence and then give the main reasons that support your opinion.
AGREE / DISAGREE
Agree
Explanation: Yes you should start your opinion piece with a general statement about the topic – it could be a question, it could be an interesting fact or idea. Then give the main reasons you will use to support your opinion.
Agree
Explanation: Yes of course! Along with your ideas, you will also be evaluated on your spelling, grammar, and punctuation so spend a few minutes editing your work.
Success Criteria for a Long Opinionhas an introductory paragraph that includes a clear opinion on
one side of the issue only (no “fence sitting”)introductory paragraph includes three supporting details that
explain and prove your opinion each supporting detail is developed into a separate paragraph
with obvious and concrete examples with explanationconcluding paragraph summarizes the opinion taken and the
supporting details transition words are used between paragraphsparagraphs are clearly indicated (indented, skipped lines)sentences are complete and clearspelling, grammar and punctuation are accurate fills the space provided for the response without exceeding the
number of lines