Opinion Writing with Reasons
Aligned to W.3.1 — Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts.
What this lesson teaches
State your opinion clearly, then support it with several reasons, using linking words (because, also, for example) and a closing sentence.
Worked example
Opinion: 'Recess should be longer.' Reasons: it helps us focus (because), it's good exercise (also). Closing: 'For these reasons, recess should be longer.'
Practice questions
- Write an opinion and two reasons.
- Add a linking word between your reasons.
- Write a closing sentence that restates your opinion.
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Escritura de opinión con razones
Expresa tu opinión con claridad, luego apóyala con varias razones usando palabras de enlace (porque, además, por ejemplo) y una oración de cierre.
Ejemplo: Opinión: 'El recreo debería ser más largo.' Razones: nos ayuda a concentrarnos (porque), es buen ejercicio (además). Cierre: 'Por estas razones, el recreo debería ser más largo.'
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