1. Opinion Paragraph-1 In your English journal, list 3 opinions that you have. 1) School food is very good. 2) The school day is too short. 3) Summer is the best season of all.

2. Opinion Paragraph-1 EQ: What are the characteristics of a well written opinion paragraph?

3. Opinion Paragraph-1 Notes Notes 1) An opinion paragraph tells what the writer feels about a topic. 2) It states an opinion in the topic sentence. 3) It uses reasons and details to explain the opinion.

4. Opinion Paragraph-1 Do you think that Charlotte should have been allowed to prove her competence as a sailor by climbing to the top of the yard, or should someone have stopped her from performing this hazardous feat?

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6. Opinion Paragraph-Drafting-2 Guidelines for writing an opinion paragraph. 1) Begin with a topic sentence that clearly states your topic and opinion about this topic 2) Provide strong reasons that explain, or support, your opinion. 3) Give details that explain each reason. Include facts and examples. 4) Let the audience hear your voice. Tell how you really feel. 5) Restate your opinion and sum up your ideas in the last sentence.

7. Opinion Paragraph-Revising-3 Combining Sentences with appositives. EQ: Why do we use appositives in our writing? Appositive- a word or phrase that immediately follows a noun and explains it. Appositives are set off by commas Ex. The sailor, a large man, climbed the mast. Transparency 1-37 HW- PB #75

8. Opinion Paragraph-Proofreading-4 Use Practice Book page 297 to guide you in proofreading your opinion paragraph. Your final copy is due 11-22-11