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

      1. Identify and express a clear point of view on a selected issue.

      2. Organize ideas and supporting evidence to plan an opinion essay.

      3. Provide real-world examples that support our arguments.

      4. Recognize opposing viewpoints (counterarguments) and develop appropriate rebuttals.

      5. Use complete sentences to clearly express and explain our ideas

    Success Criteria : I can: 
    • Choose and clearly state my opinion on a given topic.
    •  Provide three strong arguments that support my opinion.
    •  Support each argument with a relevant real-world example.
    •  Identify a logical counterargument that someone might have.
    •  Develop a clear rebuttal that responds to the counterargument.
    •  Use full, clear sentences to explain each idea in my outline.
    •  Organize all parts of my opinion essay plan using the required format.