1. Jean Wolph Louisville Writing Project
Opinion Writing
Jean Wolph
Louisville Writing Project

2. What are some things we think, like, believe, or feel?
What is an OPINION?
I think …
I like …
We should …
We shouldn’t …
I believe …
I feel …
What are some things we think, like, believe, or feel?

3. Have you ever tried to PERSUADE someone to think like you
Have you ever tried to PERSUADE someone to think like you? Or to do what you want?
Will you please …
I would like you to …
Why don’t we …
I’m asking you to…
I want you to …
I want to convince you …
What are some things you’ve tried to persuade others to think or do?

4. What do people do when they want to get others to ACT?
Sometimes, they WRITE!

5. Can you believe that a 6-year-old wrote this book?

7. How did a 6-year-old persuade adults to give money to save his friend?

8. Let’s read Dylan’s book!

19. What shall we WRITE today?
A “We like to…” book—to share our opinions
A poster—to get others to act
A letter—to get a specific person
to act
We like to ___.
Please GIVE
Dear Mrs. Pendleton,

20. Let’s celebrate our writing!
Sharing Time
Let’s celebrate our writing!