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Authors write opinion introductions by stating the opposing opinions and stating which side they are on.
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What should every opinion essay include?
words that show strong feelings
an opinion statement
reasons that support the opinion
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Today, you will learn how to write an introduction for an opinion essay.
In this type of introduction paragraph there are three sentences:
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Let’s Brainstorm!
recess snacks in class
homework
class pets
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Some people think teachers having pets in classrooms help children perform and feel better in school.
Some people think pets in the classroom are a distraction to learning and can cause students distress from allergies.
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Class pets have long been debated in the classroom. Some people think teachers having pets in classrooms help children perform and feel better in school. On the other hand, other people think pets in the classroom are a distraction to learning and can cause students distress from allergies. I think the benefits of having classroom pets outweigh the concerns of having them because (reason 1), (reason 2), and (reason 3).
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Read Students Should Raise Money for School by Hadley Jones
As a class, write an introduction paragraph.
Underline the bold statement hook in black.
Underline the 1st opinion in blue.
Underline the transitional phrase in purple.
Underline the opposite opinion in blue.
Underline your opinion sentence in red.
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Read Students Should Not Raise Money for School by Hadley Jones.
Follow the steps we just practiced to create an introduction paragraph.