Writing an Opinion Essay
Aligned to W.4.1 — Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts.
What this lesson teaches
State a clear opinion, give reasons backed by facts or examples, and organize them into paragraphs with linking words (for example, also, because). End by restating your opinion.
Worked example
Opinion: 'Schools should have longer recess.' Reasons: students focus better after activity; recess builds social skills. Each reason becomes a paragraph with an example.
Practice questions
- Write an opinion sentence about a topic you care about.
- Give two reasons with one example each.
- Add linking words to connect your reasons.
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Redacción de un Ensayo de Opinión
Expresa una opinión clara, da razones respaldadas por datos o ejemplos y organízalas en párrafos con palabras de enlace (por ejemplo, además, porque). Termina reafirmando tu opinión.
Ejemplo: Opinión: 'Las escuelas deberían tener un recreo más largo.' Razones: los estudiantes se concentran mejor después de hacer actividad física; el recreo desarrolla habilidades sociales. Cada razón se convierte en un párrafo con un ejemplo.
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