Lesson 3 of 88 ยท Informative Writing
โญ 30 XP๐ป Essay SummitOpinion: Pets Are Important
Do you think pets are important.
๐ฏ Your mission
One claim. Three reasons. One unforgettable ending.
โก The twist
Your opinion is not enough. Bring evidence.
Warm-up scribble
Write down something you believe โ and one reason you believe it.
Mentor sentence
๐ป Weak claim: "Phones are bad sometimes." Strong claim: "Phones cost students 23 minutes of focus per hour."
Instructions
Do you think pets are important? Give your reasons. Use evidence and examples to support your ideas. Proofread for grammar and spelling.
What to Include
Claim
State your opinion clearly in the introduction.
Reasons
Give at least two supporting reasons with details.
Organization
Use an introduction, body, and conclusion.
Transitions
Use linking words like because, for example, also.
Conventions
Check spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
Creative Writing
Do you think pets are important? Give your reasons. Use evidence and examples to support your ideas. Proofread for grammar and spelling.
Writing Prompt:
Do you think pets are important? Give your reasons. Use evidence and examples to support your ideas. Proofread for grammar and spelling.
What to include:
- Claim: State your opinion clearly in the introduction.
- Reasons: Give at least two supporting reasons with details.
- Organization: Use an introduction, body, and conclusion.
- Transitions: Use linking words like because, for example, also.
- Conventions: Check spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
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Why this matters in real life
When you grow up, the people who can defend an idea win the room.
Stretch Challenge
Try this in real life this week.
Pick a topic you feel strongly about. Write 3 reasons you're right.
For the dinner table
โWhat's one opinion you'd defend in front of the whole class?โ
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