This presentation was prepared for Deaf and hard of hearing students in Ms. AmyLC's social studies classes.

1. When writing an Opinion Essay

2. When writing an Opinion Essay...

3. When writing an Opinion Essay...
...think about an oreo cookie.

4. When writing an Opinion Essay...
...think about an oreo cookie.

5. When writing an Opinion Essay...
...think about an oreo cookie.
O: Opinion
R: Reasons
E: Evidence
O: Opinion
(again)

6. When writing an Opinion Essay...
...think about an oreo cookie.
O: Opinion
R: Reasons
E: Evidence
O: Opinion
(again)

7. When writing an Opinion Essay...
...think about an oreo cookie.
O: Opinion
R: Reasons
E: Evidence
O: Opinion
(again)

8. When writing an Opinion Essay...
...think about an oreo cookie.
O: Opinion
R: Reasons
E: Evidence
O: Opinion
(again)

9. Writing an Opinion Essay
1. What is the topic? ("I will tell you about cochlear implants. ....)
2. What is your opinion? ("My opinion is..." or "I think cochlear implants are a great idea
because..." or "I do not like cochlear implants because...")
Support your opinion with three reasons: ("There are many reasons that support my
opinion....)
3.a. ("First of all......)
3.b. (Also, .....)
3.c. (Finally, ....)
4. a. Say a different opinion. ( "Other people think....")
b. Say reasons why you disagree. ("I do not agree with them because...")
5. Summarize your opinion: ("In conclusion,...")

10. Writing an Opinion Essay
1. What is the topic? ("I will tell you about cochlear implants. ....)
2. What is your opinion? ("My opinion is..." or "I think cochlear implants are a great idea
because..." or "I do not like cochlear implants because...")
Support your opinion with three reasons: ("There are many reasons that support my
opinion....)
3.a. ("First of all......)
3.b. (Also, .....)
3.c. (Finally, ....)
4. a. Say a different opinion. ( "Other people think....")
b. Say reasons why you disagree. ("I do not agree with them because...")
5. Summarize your opinion: ("In conclusion,...")

11. Writing an Opinion Essay
1. What is the topic? ("I will tell you about cochlear implants. ....)
2. What is your opinion? ("My opinion is..." or "I think cochlear implants are a great idea
because..." or "I do not like cochlear implants because...")
Support your opinion with three reasons: ("There are many reasons that support my
opinion....)
3.a. ("First of all......)
3.b. (Also, .....)
3.c. (Finally, ....)
4. a. Say a different opinion. ( "Other people think....")
b. Say reasons why you disagree. ("I do not agree with them because...")
5. Summarize your opinion: ("In conclusion,...")

12. Writing an Opinion Essay
1. What is the topic? ("I will tell you about cochlear implants. ....)
2. What is your opinion? ("My opinion is..." or "I think cochlear implants are a great idea
because..." or "I do not like cochlear implants because...")
Support your opinion with three reasons: ("There are many reasons that support my
opinion....)
3.a. ("First of all......)
3.b. (Also, .....)
3.c. (Finally, ....)
4. a. Say a different opinion. ( "Other people think....")
b. Say reasons why you disagree. ("I do not agree with them because...")
5. Summarize your opinion: ("In conclusion,...")

13. Writing an Opinion Essay
1. What is the topic? ("I will tell you about cochlear implants. ....)
2. What is your opinion? ("My opinion is..." or "I think cochlear implants are a great idea
because..." or "I do not like cochlear implants because...")
Support your opinion with three reasons: ("There are many reasons that support my
opinion....)
3.a. ("First of all......)
3.b. (Also, .....)
3.c. (Finally, ....)
4. a. Say a different opinion. ( "Other people think....")
b. Say reasons why you disagree. ("I do not agree with them because...")
5. Summarize your opinion: ("In conclusion,...")

14. Writing an Opinion Essay
1. What is the topic? ("I will tell you about cochlear implants. ....)
2. What is your opinion? ("My opinion is..." or "I think cochlear implants are a great idea
because..." or "I do not like cochlear implants because...")
Support your opinion with three reasons: ("There are many reasons that support my
opinion....)
3.a. ("First of all......)
3.b. (Also, .....)
3.c. (Finally, ....)
4. a. Say a different opinion. ( "Other people think....")
b. Say reasons why you disagree. ("I do not agree with them because...")
5. Summarize your opinion: ("In conclusion,...")

15. Writing an Opinion Essay
1. What is the topic? ("I will tell you about cochlear implants. ....)
2. What is your opinion? ("My opinion is..." or "I think cochlear implants are a great idea
because..." or "I do not like cochlear implants because...")
Support your opinion with three reasons: ("There are many reasons that support my
opinion....)
3.a. ("First of all......)
3.b. (Also, .....)
3.c. (Finally, ....)
4. a. Say a different opinion. ( "Other people think....")
b. Say reasons why you disagree. ("I do not agree with them because...")
5. Summarize your opinion: ("In conclusion,...")

16. Writing an Opinion Essay
1. What is the topic? ("I will tell you about cochlear implants. ....)
2. What is your opinion? ("My opinion is..." or "I think cochlear implants are a great idea
because..." or "I do not like cochlear implants because...")
Support your opinion with three reasons: ("There are many reasons that support my
opinion....)
3.a. ("First of all......)
3.b. (Also, .....)
3.c. (Finally, ....)
4. a. Say a different opinion. ( "Other people think....")
b. Say reasons why you disagree. ("I do not agree with them because...")
5. Summarize your opinion: ("In conclusion,...")

17. Writing an Opinion Essay
1. What is the topic? ("I will tell you about cochlear implants. ....)
2. What is your opinion? ("My opinion is..." or "I think cochlear implants are a great idea
because..." or "I do not like cochlear implants because...")
Support your opinion with three reasons: ("There are many reasons that support my
opinion....)
3.a. ("First of all......)
3.b. (Also, .....)
3.c. (Finally, ....)
4. a. Say a different opinion.
b. Say reasons why you disagree. ("I do not agree with them because...")
5. Summarize your opinion: ("In conclusion,...")

18. Writing an Opinion Essay
1. What is the topic? ("I will tell you about cochlear implants. ....)
2. What is your opinion? ("My opinion is..." or "I think cochlear implants are a great idea
because..." or "I do not like cochlear implants because...")
Support your opinion with three reasons: ("There are many reasons that support my
opinion....)
3.a. ("First of all......)
3.b. (Also, .....)
3.c. (Finally, ....)
4. a. Say a different opinion. ( "Other people think....")
b. Say reasons why you disagree. ("I do not agree with them because...")
5. Summarize your opinion: ("In conclusion,...")

19. Writing an Opinion Essay
1. What is the topic? ("I will tell you about cochlear implants. ....)
2. What is your opinion? ("My opinion is..." or "I think cochlear implants are a great idea
because..." or "I do not like cochlear implants because...")
Support your opinion with three reasons: ("There are many reasons that support my
opinion....)
3.a. ("First of all......)
3.b. (Also, .....)
3.c. (Finally, ....)
4. a. Say a different opinion. ( "Other people think....")
b. Say reasons why you disagree. ("I do not agree with them because...")
5. Summarize your opinion: ("In conclusion,...")

20. Writing an Opinion Essay
1. What is the topic? ("I will tell you about cochlear implants. ....)
2. What is your opinion? ("My opinion is..." or "I think cochlear implants are a great idea
because..." or "I do not like cochlear implants because...")
Support your opinion with three reasons: ("There are many reasons that support my
opinion....)
3.a. ("First of all......)
3.b. (Also, .....)
3.c. (Finally, ....)
4. a. Say a different opinion. ( "Other people think....")
b. Say reasons why you disagree. ("I do not agree with them because...")
5. Summarize your opinion: ("In conclusion,...")

21. Writing an Opinion Essay
1. What is the topic? ("I will tell you about cochlear implants. ....)
2. What is your opinion? ("My opinion is..." or "I think cochlear implants are a great idea
because..." or "I do not like cochlear implants because...")
Support your opinion with three reasons: ("There are many reasons that support my
opinion....)
3.a. ("First of all......)
3.b. (Also, .....)
3.c. (Finally, ....)
4. a. Say a different opinion. ( "Other people think....")
b. Say reasons why you disagree. ("I do not agree with them because...")
5. Summarize your opinion: ("In conclusion,...")

22. Writing an Opinion Essay
1. What is the topic? ("I will tell you about cochlear implants. ....)
2. What is your opinion? ("My opinion is..." or "I think cochlear implants are a great idea
because..." or "I do not like cochlear implants because...")
Support your opinion with three reasons: ("There are many reasons that support my
opinion....)
3.a. ("First of all......)
3.b. (Also, .....)
3.c. (Finally, ....)
4. a. Say a different opinion. ( "Other people think....")
b. Say reasons why you disagree. ("I do not agree with them because...")
5. Summarize your opinion: ("In conclusion,...")
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