1. How do you come up with a topic for opinion writing?

2. In this lesson, you will learn how to brainstorm opinion topics by considering issues in the world that you think about a lot.

3. Let’s Review An opinion is something you have strong feelings about. Examples of Opinions Cats are the best pet. Schools should not have uniforms. The cafeteria should serve pizza once a week.

4. Writing Process Generate Ideas Generate Ideas Write Drafts Write Drafts Revise & Edit Revise & Edit 1 2 3

5. Let’s Review A Common Mistake Jumping right to the drafting stage. Generate Ideas Write Drafts Revise & Edit 123

6. Let’s Review Core Lesson Ask yourself: “What are some issues in the world that I think about a lot?” 1 2 Jot down your ideas. 3 Choose a topic you will be able to support with facts and details.

7. Let’s Review Core Lesson 1 What are some issues in the world that I think about a lot? Ask yourself: “What are some issues in the world that I think about a lot?”

8. Let’s Review Core Lesson How can I tell if my idea would be a good topic? CCan I explain what I would change as a clear opinion? CCan I support the opinion with three reasons? DDo I feel strongly about this?

9. Let’s Review Core Lesson 2 Jot down your ideas. Issues I think about… Endangered species should be supported and protected. More people should choose to use public transportation. Our country should be more involved in solving world hunger. Issues I think about… Endangered species should be supported and protected. More people should choose to use public transportation. Our country should be more involved in solving world hunger. What are some issues in the world that I think about a lot?

10. Let’s Review Core Lesson 3 Can I support this with facts and details? Issues I think about… Endangered species should be supported and protected. More people should choose to use public transportation. Our country should be more involved in solving world hunger. Issues I think about… Endangered species should be supported and protected. More people should choose to use public transportation. Our country should be more involved in solving world hunger.

11. Let’s Review Core Lesson 3 Can I support this with facts and details? Issues I think about… Endangered species should be supported and protected. More people should choose to use public transportation. Our country should be more involved in solving world hunger. Issues I think about… Endangered species should be supported and protected. More people should choose to use public transportation. Our country should be more involved in solving world hunger.

12. Let’s Review Core Lesson 3 Can I support this with facts and details? Issues I think about… Endangered species should be supported and protected. More people should choose to use public transportation. Our country should be more involved in solving world hunger. Issues I think about… Endangered species should be supported and protected. More people should choose to use public transportation. Our country should be more involved in solving world hunger.

13. Let’s Review Core Lesson 3 Issues I think about… Endangered species should be supported and protected. More people should choose to use public transportation. Our country should be more involved in solving world hunger. Issues I think about… Endangered species should be supported and protected. More people should choose to use public transportation. Our country should be more involved in solving world hunger.

14. Let’s Review Core Lesson  Can I explain what I would change as a clear opinion?  Can I support this opinion with 3 reasons?  Do I feel strongly about this?  Can I explain what I would change as a clear opinion?  Can I support this opinion with 3 reasons?  Do I feel strongly about this? More people should choose to use public transportation. How can I be sure I chose a strong topic?

15. Let’s Review Core Lesson 1 3 Ask yourself: “What are some issues in the world that I think about a lot? 1 2 Jot down your ideas. Choose a topic you will be able to support with facts and details.

16. In this lesson, you have learned how to brainstorm opinion topics by considering issues in the world that you think about a lot.

17. Let’s Review Guided Practice Brainstorm your own topics for opinion writing! Issues I think about What are some issues in the world that I think about a lot?

18. Let’s Review Guided Practice  Can I explain what I would change as a clear opinion?  Can I support this opinion with 3 reasons?  Do I feel strongly about this?  Can I explain what I would change as a clear opinion?  Can I support this opinion with 3 reasons?  Do I feel strongly about this? Use the checklist to choose your best topic.

19. Let’s Review Extension Activities Make a list of possible opinions you might use to write an opinion essay. Choose one and brainstorm reasons and strong language you could use to support your opinion. What do I feel strongly about? What reasons and language could I use to make my opinion convincing?

20. Let’s Review Extension Activities Try brainstorming topics related to these questions… What would I change in our country? What are some problems in my community I would like to fix?

21. Let’s Review Quick Quiz Brainstorm a topic for an opinion essay. Issues I care about…. Issues I care about…. What are some issues in the world that I think about a lot? Can I support this with facts and details?