Writing Opinion Pieces: Concluding & Refining

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Sample questions

1. Read this opinion: 'I think dogs are the best pets because they are so friendly.' Which sentence best concludes this opinion by saying it in a different way?

○ A. Dogs have fur.

✓ B. That's why I believe dogs make wonderful friends.

○ C. Dogs are the best pets because they are so friendly.

○ D. Do you like cats?

Answer: B. That's why I believe dogs make wonderful friends. — A good concluding sentence reminds the reader of your main idea without just repeating the exact same words.

2. Read this opinion: 'Pizza is my favorite food because it tastes so yummy.' Which sentence best concludes this opinion by saying it in a different way?

○ A. Pizza has cheese.

○ B. Should we eat pizza for dinner?

✓ C. So, I really love eating pizza!

○ D. Pizza is my favorite food because it tastes so yummy.

Answer: C. So, I really love eating pizza! — Think about which sentence sums up why the writer likes pizza, using new words.

3. Read this opinion: 'Reading books is fun because you learn new things.' Which sentence best concludes this opinion by saying it in a different way?

✓ A. It's great to read and discover!

○ B. Books have pages.

○ C. Reading books is fun because you learn new things.

○ D. What is your favorite book?

Answer: A. It's great to read and discover! — The best conclusion tells us again why reading is good, but with different words.

Skills in this topic

Identify a concluding statement that restates an opinion in different words.
Write a concluding statement for an opinion piece that summarizes the main point.
Revise an opinion piece to ensure the opinion, reasons, and conclusion are clear, connected, and flow logically.
Edit an opinion piece for correct capitalization, punctuation, and spelling of learned phonics patterns (e.g., CVCe, vowel teams, two-syllable words).
Participate in a 'Persuasion Gallery Walk' where students present their opinion pieces on a chosen topic, listen to others, and respectfully discuss different viewpoints, justifying their own with evidence from their writing.

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