Complete the opinion-reason-example table
key notes:
- What is an Opinion?
- An opinion is what someone thinks, feels, or believes about something. Opinions are personal and cannot be proven true or false.
Example: I think pizza is the best food.
- What is a Reason?
- A reason explains why you have that opinion. It provides support to make your opinion stronger and more convincing.
Example: I think pizza is the best food because it has delicious cheese and lots of tasty toppings.
- What is an Example?
- An example is a specific situation or experience that supports the opinion and reason. It helps others see why you feel the way you do.
Example: Last weekend, I had pizza with my family, and we all enjoyed it because it had our favorite toppings like pepperoni and mushrooms.
- How to Complete the Opinion-Reason-Example Table:
- Step 1: Write your opinion.
This is what you think or feel about a topic.
Example: I believe recess is the best part of the school day. - Step 2: Give a reason.
Explain why you have that opinion. Use “because” to connect your opinion and reason.
Example: Recess is the best part of the day because it gives us time to play and relax after studying. - Step 3: Add an example.
Give a specific situation that shows why your opinion is true.
Example: For instance, yesterday at recess, I played soccer with my friends, and it made me feel happy and energized for the rest of the school day.
- Sample Opinion-Reason-Example Table:
| Opinion | Reason | Example |
|---|---|---|
| I think summer is the best season. | Summer is the best season because we get to go on vacation. | For example, last summer, I went to the beach with my family, and we had so much fun playing in the sand and swimming in the ocean. |
| My favorite subject is art. | I love art because I can be creative and draw fun pictures. | For example, last week, I made a drawing of my favorite animal, a lion, and my teacher hung it up on the wall! |
- Why Use an Opinion-Reason-Example Table?
- It helps students organize their thoughts and ideas.
- The table clearly shows how opinions are supported by reasons and examples, making the writing stronger and more convincing.
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