School Publication (OPINION-WRITING.pptx

How to write an editorial

1. OPINION WRITING

2. OPINION BELIEF JUDGMENT WAY OF THINKING states a claim and gives the writer’s views on a topic. It persuades readers to think or feel a certain way or calls them to take some action.

3. OPINION/HOW TO? O - opinion R - reason E - examples O – restate opinion

4. OPINION WRITING EXAMPLE I think students at Sorsogon Elementary School should not have to wear school uniforms . Many people believe that a dress code allows students to focus on their grades. However, other schools in the city that do not have dress codes also receive excellent academic rankings. In addition, the uniforms are uncomfortable and expensive. Consequently, the teachers should let the students at Sorsogon Elementary wear their own clothes. OPINION

5. OPINION/EXAMPLE I think students at Sorsogon Elementary School should not have to wear school uniforms. Many people believe that a dress code allows students to focus on their grades. However, other schools in the city that do not have dress codes also receive excellent academic rankings. In addition, the uniforms are uncomfortable and expensive . Consequently, the teachers should let the students at Sorsogon Elementary wear their own clothes REASON/S

6. OPINION/EXAMPLE I think students at Sorsogon Elementary School should not have to wear school uniforms. Many people believe that a dress code allows students to focus on their grades. However , other schools in the city that do not have dress codes also receive excellent academic rankings. In addition , the uniforms are uncomfortable and expensive. Consequently , the teachers should let the students at Sorsogon Elementary wear their own clothes. EXAMPLE Transitional or linking words and phrases

7. OPINION/EXAMPLE I think students at Sorsogon Elementary School should not have to wear school uniforms. Many people believe that a dress code allows students to focus on their grades. However, other schools in the city that do not have dress codes also receive excellent academic rankings. In addition, the uniforms are uncomfortable and expensive. Consequently, the teachers should let the students at Sorsogon Elementary wear their own clothes . RECAPITULATE OPINION/CONCLUDE

8. THANK YOU! EDEN MALATE-ALARCON School Paper Adviser San Jose National High School Teacher