Opinion Writing

by Stephanie Jones
www.teachingwithpassion.com
In my opinion!
A fact is a true statement
that can be proven.

Cats have claws.

Birds can fly.

 A belief about something
that can not be proven.

I think frogs are cool.

Horses are fun to ride.

Opinion Writing allows you
to express your
point of view.
Let’s find out more!
 how you feel about
something or someone.

I feel…
what you think about
something or someone.

I think…
what you believe about
something that cannot
be proven.
I believe…
I think…
 You can agree or
disagree with
someone’s opinion.
In my opinion…
I think...
I feel…
I believe…
I would rather…
The best…
I prefer…
 Many, varied, and unusual
animals that could be a pet.
Make a list on chart paper.
Which animal do you think
would be the perfect pet?
Why?
Share with a partner.
 Planning Draw a picture of
the animal that you
Reasons think would make
the perfect pet.

Pet

List words or phrases

that are reasons you
think the animal you
chose would make the
perfect pet.
Name______________ Date____________
Reasons

Pet

Planning
Name______________ Date____________

The Perfect Pet Organizing

Opinion:
_________________________________________
_______________________________________

Reason #1:
_________________________________________
_______________________________________

Reason #2:
_________________________________________
_______________________________________

Closing:
_________________________________________
_______________________________________
Name______________ Date____________

The Perfect Pet Rough Draft

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 Animal Artwork by KPM Doodles
www.kpmdoodles.com copyright 2010

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