FSA Opinion Writing

-ALWAYS need an introduction and conclusion paragraph. (Already that's two paragraphs) -The body paragraphs depends on how many sources you have.

-The topic is found above the title of source one AND the first sentence of the prompt (directions) -Is it a one-part prompt or a two-part prompt? -You ALWAYS refer to text

In both kinds of writing (Opinion and Informative) there is always an introduction and conclusion paragraph.

1. Introduction sentence (topic of ALL sources) 2. Summarize EACH source 3. State your opinion

Body - TORE -Transition and topic -Opinion -Refer to text -Example (mini story)

1. Restate topic (ALL sources) 2. Restate opinion 3. Ending sentence

-In my view... -I think that... -I believe that... -I agree that/with... -I am convinced that... -It is clear to me that...

-Due to this evidence, I can say... -I now know for sure that... -Now you can see... -These things all add up to the conclusion that... -When you look at it this way, you can see... -There's no question that... -As I look back on...

-First of all, -For one thing, -Furthermore, -In addition, -Moreover, -However, -A final reason, -Another, -Last of all,

-As a result, -From what we see, -In conclusion, -In summary, -Finally, -All in all, -At last, -To conclude,

This is the first sentence of your essay to grab the reader's attention. Make the reader want to keep reading your essay. (Grabber)

Fact-Based Question: Did you know smoking causes about 20 percent of our countries death each year? (Begin with a fact from the story to focus on the topic) A Comparison: Friday is cool, but Saturday is filled with much more! (Compare your topic to something else) \"Draw-In\" Question: Do you ever worry about their health? Smoking is dangerous and you should think twice. (Ask the reader an interesting question about the topic) Observation from the Senses: Gordon's car already smells better. He hasn't smoked in his car for a whole month! This is one of the reasons you should avoid smoking. (Use one of your five senses) Personal Connection: My friend Gordon started to cough more often. He's been smoking for 22 years. I think people should not smoke. (Make a connection to the topic)

-READ it VERY SLOWLY -Check for Capital letters -Check for punctuation -Indenting -No baby words (happy, sad, fun) -Do NOT begin a sentence with (then, because, and, so) -Make sure that your essay reaches the last page

1. Label the topic of all sources (2 places) 2. Label the instructions: Topic, essay type, question(s), refer to text 3. Set up planning 4. Read and take notes 5. Write it up! 6. Check: Capitals, punctuation, grammar (makes sense)