Opinion/Argument Writing 5th: Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information Introduce the topic or text clearly, state an opinion, and create an organizational structure in which are logically grouped to support the writer’s purpose Provide logically ordered reasons that are supported by facts and details Link opinions and reasons using words, phrases, and clauses (e.g., consequently, specifically) Provide a concluding statement or section related to the opinion presented Tim Hargis © 2013 www.thewritingdiner.com

Tim Hargis © 2013 www.thewritingdiner.com Today we are working on…. Opinion Writing!!! Tim Hargis © 2013 www.thewritingdiner.com

Tim Hargis © 2013 www.thewritingdiner.com OPINION Your opinion is what you think about something; it is how you feel about something Tim Hargis © 2013 www.thewritingdiner.com

Tim Hargis © 2013 www.thewritingdiner.com OPINION Writing Opinion writing is where we express our opinion about something—we tell how we think or feel about something We give reasons why we have our opinions We try to get other people to think like us Tim Hargis © 2013 www.thewritingdiner.com

Tim Hargis © 2013 www.thewritingdiner.com OPINION Writing There are all kinds of opinion writing pieces The restaurant review Tim Hargis © 2013 www.thewritingdiner.com

Tim Hargis © 2013 www.thewritingdiner.com OPINION Writing A restaurant review is a type of opinion writing where we: Tell how we feel about a restaurant Explain why we feel that way Tell our readers whether or not they should eat at that restaurant Tim Hargis © 2013 www.thewritingdiner.com

Tim Hargis © 2013 www.thewritingdiner.com OPINION Writing Tim Hargis © 2013 www.thewritingdiner.com

Tim Hargis © 2013 www.thewritingdiner.com A restaurant review is a type of opinion writing where we: Tell how we feel about a restaurant Explain why we feel that way Tell our readers whether or not they should eat at that restaurant Tim Hargis © 2013 www.thewritingdiner.com

Tim Hargis © 2013 www.thewritingdiner.com Skyline Chili is a great restaurant. The food is tasty and unique. You should definitely eat there if you get a chance. Tim Hargis © 2013 www.thewritingdiner.com

Tim Hargis © 2013 www.thewritingdiner.com Spicy. Delicious. Like nothing you’ve ever eaten before. This is what it’s like to eat at Skyline Chili, a Cincinnati-area restaurant that has been satisfying customers for generations. This is, without question, a great choice to try for a quick meal at lunch or dinner. Tim Hargis © 2013 www.thewritingdiner.com

Interesting Beginning Name of Restaurant Spicy. Delicious. Like nothing you’ve ever eaten before. This is what it’s like to eat at Skyline Chili, a Cincinnati-area restaurant that has been satisfying customers for generations. This is, without question, a great choice to try for a quick meal at lunch or dinner. Tim Hargis © 2013 www.thewritingdiner.com State the Opinion

Tim Hargis © 2013 www.thewritingdiner.com A restaurant review is a type of opinion writing where we: Tell how we feel about a restaurant Explain why we feel that way Tell our readers whether or not they should eat at that restaurant Tim Hargis © 2013 www.thewritingdiner.com

Tim Hargis © 2013 www.thewritingdiner.com Spicy. Delicious. Like nothing you’ve ever eaten before. This is what it’s like to eat at Skyline Chili, a Cincinnati-area restaurant that has been satisfying customers for generations. This is, without question, a great choice to try for a quick meal at lunch or dinner. One reason Skyline is a great choice for a restaurant is that it is a “sit-down” style restaurant that has unbelievably quick service. You do not have to wait in a line to order and then carry your food to your table like you do at fast-food restaurants. Instead, when you walk into a Skyline, you are greeted with a smile and taken to your table. At the same time, though, you do not have to wait forever for your food to arrive. Once the server takes your order, most of the time, your food shows up in under five minutes. Tim Hargis © 2013 www.thewritingdiner.com

Tim Hargis © 2013 www.thewritingdiner.com Spicy. Delicious. Like nothing you’ve ever eaten before. This is what it’s like to eat at Skyline Chili, a Cincinnati-area restaurant that has been satisfying customers for generations. This is, without question, a great choice to try for a quick meal at lunch or dinner. One reason Skyline is a great choice for a restaurant is that it is a “sit-down” style restaurant that has unbelievably quick service. You do not have to wait in a line to order and then carry your food to your table like you do at fast-food restaurants. Instead, when you walk into a Skyline, you are greeted with a smile and taken to your table. At the same time, though, you do not have to wait forever for your food to arrive. Once the server takes your order, most of the time, your food shows up in under five minutes. Another reason Skyline is worth trying is the price. You can take a family there for a meal for usually under $40.00 and sometimes under $30.00. Even though you are not paying much, though, when you walk out of Skyline, you feel fulfilled, stuffed even, knowing you got your money’s worth. Tim Hargis © 2013 www.thewritingdiner.com

Tim Hargis © 2013 www.thewritingdiner.com Spicy. Delicious. Like nothing you’ve ever eaten before. This is what it’s like to eat at Skyline Chili, a Cincinnati-area restaurant that has been satisfying customers for generations. This is, without question, a great choice to try for a quick meal at lunch or dinner. One reason Skyline is a great choice for a restaurant is that it is a “sit-down” style restaurant that has unbelievably quick service. You do not have to wait in a line to order and then carry your food to your table like you do at fast-food restaurants. Instead, when you walk into a Skyline, you are greeted with a smile and taken to your table. At the same time, though, you do not have to wait forever for your food to arrive. Once the server takes your order, most of the time, your food shows up in under five minutes. Another reason Skyline is worth trying is the price. You can take a family there for a meal for usually under $40.00 and sometimes under $30.00. Even though you are not paying much, though, when you walk out of Skyline, you feel fulfilled, stuffed even, knowing you got your money’s worth. Yet, the most obvious reason to eat at Skyline is the food. To say it is unique is an understatement. The restaurant is most famous for its chili-spaghetti. My favorite is the “4-Way”, a combination of spaghetti, chili, onions and mild, Tim Hargis © 2013 www.thewritingdiner.com

Tim Hargis © 2013 www.thewritingdiner.com shredded cheddar cheese. The chili makes the dish. It oozes over the spaghetti like lava sliding down a volcano. It is a chili that is unique, a secret family recipe from Greek brothers who immigrated to Cincinnati more than 60 years ago. The cheese also adds to the experience. At Skyline you don’t just get a sprinkle of cheese, you get a mountain of it, piled on top of the chili, topping off the meal the way whipped cream tops off a hot fudge sundae. Adding a few oyster crackers is optional, but recommended. When you take that first bite, your taste buds will do back flips, demanding more of this unique taste. Tim Hargis © 2013 www.thewritingdiner.com

Tim Hargis © 2013 www.thewritingdiner.com A restaurant review is a type of opinion writing where we: Tell how we feel about a restaurant Explain why we feel that way Tell our readers whether or not they should eat at that restaurant Tim Hargis © 2013 www.thewritingdiner.com

Tim Hargis © 2013 www.thewritingdiner.com shredded cheddar cheese. The chili makes the dish. It oozes over the spaghetti like lava sliding down a volcano. It is a chili that is unique, a secret family recipe from Greek brothers who immigrated to Cincinnati more than 60 years ago. The cheese also adds to the experience. At Skyline you don’t just get a sprinkle of cheese, you get a mountain of it, piled on top of the chili, topping off the meal the way whipped cream tops off a hot fudge sundae. Adding a few oyster crackers is optional, but recommended. When you take that first bite, your taste buds will do back flips, demanding more of this unique taste. So, if you ever find yourself traveling through southern Ohio and you spy a sign that says Skyline, you might want to take a minute to stop and enjoy. It will be an eating experience that will taste like nothing you’ve ever had and, chances are, it will be one you will want to experience again, and again, and again. Guaranteed. Tim Hargis © 2013 www.thewritingdiner.com

Tim Hargis © 2013 www.thewritingdiner.com A restaurant review is a type of opinion writing where we: Tell how we feel about a restaurant Explain why we feel that way Tell our readers whether or not they should eat at that restaurant Tim Hargis © 2013 www.thewritingdiner.com

Tim Hargis © 2013 www.thewritingdiner.com Your Job Today Think of a restaurant that you would like to give your opinion about by writing a restaurant review Talk about your restaurant and how you feel about it with someone in your room Begin writing your restaurant review Tim Hargis © 2013 www.thewritingdiner.com