Writing Editorials: Persuasive Opinion Pieces

Grade 5 English Language Arts Learning to Express Our Opinions Persuasively

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Think about your opinion Be ready to share your reasons

What is an Editorial?

A short article that gives the writer's opinion Found in newspapers and magazines Supports opinions with reasons and facts Tries to convince readers to agree

Key Features of Editorials

Clear opinion or point of view Introduction that states the opinion Reasons supported by facts or examples Conclusion that reinforces the opinion Persuasive language to convince readers

Steps to Write an Editorial

Time to Write Your Editorial!

Choose your topic from the suggestions Complete your planning sheet first Write a 5-7 sentence editorial Remember to include your opinion and reasons

Sharing Our Editorials

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"Writing helps us share our ideas and convince others to see our point of view."

Reflect: How can editorial writing help you in the future?