Writing Opinion Pieces: Stating Opinion & Reasons

Free sample questions, a clear explanation, and 5 practice skills with an AI tutor that guides without giving the answer away.

Sample questions

1. Which sentence tells what someone *thinks* or *feels*?

○ A. The sky is blue.

○ B. A dog has four legs.

○ C. What is your favorite color?

✓ D. Pizza tastes yummy!

Answer: D. Pizza tastes yummy! — An opinion is what someone believes or feels inside.

2. Which one is an opinion?

✓ A. Reading books is fun.

○ B. Birds can fly.

○ C. There are seven days in a week.

○ D. How many apples are there?

Answer: A. Reading books is fun. — Look for a sentence that shows a personal liking or thought.

3. My favorite animal is a cat. Is this an opinion?

○ A. No, it's a fact.

✓ B. Yes, because it tells what *I* like.

○ C. No, it's a question.

○ D. Yes, because everyone likes cats.

Answer: B. Yes, because it tells what *I* like. — Does everyone have to agree with this statement, or is it just what one person thinks?

Define what an opinion is (a personal belief or feeling, not necessarily a fact).
State a clear opinion on a given topic using opinion words (e.g., 'I think,' 'I believe,' 'My favorite').
Provide at least one reason to support a stated opinion.
Use transition words to connect an opinion to its supporting reasons (e.g., 'because,' 'first,' 'also,' 'another reason').
Write a short opinion piece about their favorite season, stating their opinion and providing two distinct reasons why it is their favorite, using appropriate transition words.

Unlimited interactive practice, progress tracking, and Nova — your AI tutor. Free to start.