1. Writing An Opinion Piece
OSSLT PREP

2. If you were absent last week …
Come to room 233 this Friday at lunch

3. MINDS ON

4. GET OFF THE BUS! Should high schools be peanut free?
Should an art credit be mandatory?
Is it fair that high school students go trick-or-treating?
Should high school students wear uniforms?
Should you write in pen or pencil?

5. What is an opinion piece?
Take a side (yes or no)
Convince the reader
Need specific examples to support your position

6. OSSLT WRITING TASK

7. STEPS FOR WRITING AN OPINION PIECE
Write your final copy using the 5 paragraph format
Pick 2 direct examples that support each of your reasons.
Brainstorm 3 reasons to support your point of view.
Decide yes or no for the question?

8. Teenagers do not place too much importance on what they wear.
Teenagers place too much importance on what they wear.

9. MUST answer the question asked
Paragraph 1
(2-4 sentences)
Clearly state your opinion.
State your 3 reasons that support your opinion (in one sentence or 3 separate sentences)
Paragraph 2-4
(6 or more sentences)
Topic sentence: State your first reason.
Provide a specific example
Explain how your example supports your reason
Provide a different specific example
Concluding sentence: Summarize the paragraph
Paragraph 5
(2-4 sentence)
Topic Sentence: Clearly restate your position
Summarize the 3 reasons that support your opinion (It will look similar to first paragraph but different wording)

10. REVIEW AND MODEL
TOPIC: Is it fair for schools to restrict the kinds of foods children may bring to school in their snacks and lunches?
Brainstorm ideas

11. Tips – how to get organized
Brainstorm your ideas before you start writing Pick a side – YES or NO  
FINANCIALLY STABLE
Lululemon yoga pants
Nike shoes, Birks 1
BRAND NAMES
Crooks and Castles
American Eagle, Hollister, Aeropostale 2
FIT IN AT SCHOOL
Athletes wear Under Armour
Lululemon yoga pants 3

12. STUDENT CHECKLIST Organization
Content
Paragraph 1:
First sentence states your opinion (use words directly from the question)
State the 3 reasons to support your opinion
Paragraphs 2-4:
Topic sentence that gives a clear reason to support your opinion
Two examples to support and explain your reason 
Concluding sentence
Paragraph 5:
First sentence restates your opinion (use words directly from the question)
State the 3 reasons to support your opinion (reword first paragraph)
Organization
5 clearly marked paragraphs – indented, no blank lines
Transition words and phrases to link ideas
(First, Second, Third, Next, Also, As well, In conclusion)
Does it sound right? Re-read

13. ACTION

14. ACTION Complete the opinion piece on page 11 -12
Students with scribes and/or using technology will practice today.

15. CONSOLIDATION

16. CONSOLIDATION
Review the checklist and make sure you did everything