What is Opinion Writing
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Subject Area: English Language Arts (B.E.S.T.) | Grade Level: 1
Lesson Length: 30 minutes
Keywords/Tags: Opinion, Writing
Lesson Description: In this lesson, students will be introduced to opinion writing. They will be able to determine by the end of the lesson, what an opinion is, and how to determine if something an opinion or a fact.

  • ELA.1.C.1.3 Write opinions about a topic or text with at least one supporting reason from a source and a sense of closure.
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Video : Opinion Writing for Kids | Episode 1 | What Is It?
Instructions: Please watch the following video as many times as needed before starting to go through other lesson pages. Understanding the content of the video is very important since the lesson activities will be all about this video content.
Description: Learn about Opinion and determine what is an opinion and what is a fact
Quiz : Opinions Video Quiz!
Instructions: Please complete this quiz by choosing the correct answer for each question. You can take this quiz as many times needed.
Question #1
An opinion is what you feel and think about a topic. 
Question #2
Your opinion can include true facts about a topic, object or person. 
Question #3

Is the following statement an opinion or a fact? 

The apple is red with a green leaf on top.

Question #4

Is the following statement an opinion or a fact? 

I think that Strawberries are the best fruit in the world! 

Question #5

Is the following statement an opinion or a fact? 

Charlie thinks that the color of the house should be red. 

Question #6

Is the following statement an opinion or a fact? 

Amanda has a cat named whiskers and it is a white female cat with long fur. 

Question #7
People can have different opinions about a topic. 
Question #8
Can the word "believe" be used to present an opinion? 
Question #9

According to the video, What is one way that we can shre our oinion? 

Question #10
Word Bank:Think ,Like , Best, Feel , Favorite.  Choose one of the words from the word bank and write an opinion statement using the selected word.   
Description: This quiz will review topics and key details that were discussed in the video above to check understanding.
Resources : Lesson Resources
Instructions: Please see additional external resources below. Feel free visit each link to learn more about this lesson.
Fact or Opinion Fitness

Fact or Opinion

What is Opinion Writing

Description: Extra resources to help students learn about opinion writing and how to determine if a statement is an opinion or a fact.