LESSON 4.1 Introduction to Opinion Writing

  • LESSON 4.1 Introduction to Opinion Writing

    Specific Expectations 

    • use appropriate strategies to discover the meaning of unfamiliar idiomatic expressions encountered in their reading 
    • explain the purpose and uses of opinion pieces (e.g., to justify a point of view; to persuade; to convince);
    • construct a series of paragraphs, clearly stating an opinion in the opening paragraph and supporting it in subsequent paragraphs with clear, sufficient, and convincing reasons
    • identify the behaviours and attitudes they need to promote their own learning 
    • explain how the ability to read, write, listen, and speak effectively can help them to succeed at school, at work, and in their personal lives 
    • use appropriate strategies to locate information in different types of texts,

    • quote and/or cite information from sources accurately, and acknowledge all sources of ideas and information used in written work;

    • describe, orally and/or in writing, personally relevant texts they have read and their responses to them

    Learning Goals: By the end of this lesson you will be able to

    • Understand and use common English Idioms 
    • Read two sides of a debate ( opinion text) and identify the main and supporting ideas
    • Form a personal opinion on the topic 
    • Understand the purpose of an opinion text and the structure of an opinion essay 
    • Use the template provided to plan and write your own opinion essay on the assigned topic (TikTok in schools) 
    • Reflect on your learning journey and the skills needed to complete course activities 
    • Explain how good literacy can benefit you in the long run