Writing an Opinion Essay
5th Grade · ELA · 25 min
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Learning Objective
I can write an opinion essay with a clear claim and supporting reasons.
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The first sentence of your essay should grab the reader's attention and is often called the hook.
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The introduction should provide background information and end with your thesis statement, which conveys your argument.
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In longer essays, it's helpful to map out your essay's structure at the end of the introduction to give the reader a sense of direction.
