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