Opinion Writing 2

1. What was one idea that the writer gave in the Wide Range of Topics section that you can use as you start deciding on a topic?
One idea was to write about something that not only you are passionate about, but something that you can make a person passionate about through what experiences you have had.
2. What was one idea the writer gave in the Opinions Pieces section that you should remember as you are writing your piece?
One idea a writer gave was to always have factual information to back up your opinion. If there is not fact, there is not meaning for the reader
3. List three suggestions the writer makes in the Personal Essays and Crafts section that you will use as you write.
- Writing essays in a great way to get your opinions off your chest, but avoid philosophical rants which make no connection to your reader’s experience. Again, keep it personal while relating to a wider world.
- Make connections. If you’re writing about a global theme (poverty, unemployment, child abuse) bring the subject closer to home by relating it to specific, individual examples. If you’re writing about more mundane subjects (left-hand turn signals, the search for the best French Fries, your daughter’s graduation) again, set your views against a wider backdrop or perspective so the reader can relate to it.
- No extra points for the number of facts you include. Academic essays contain more facts than opinion, personal essays contain more opinion than facts. But ensure the facts you use are accurate. Check names, spellings, numbers. Two sources of confirmation are better than one.