OSSLT

Prep Session 3

(Writing a Supported Opinion Essay)

Thursday,
March
31st,
2016

8:45a.m. -
12:30p.m
 Supported Opinion Essay
An opinion piece is a multi-paragraph
response to a question which takes a
specific stance on a topic.

DO NOT USE I OR In my opinion

Write in the THIRD PERSON VOICE
See sample at the end of PPT
What to do before you write?
Read the INSTRUCTIONS carefully
Read the TOPIC carefully
Form an OPINION
BRAINSTORM ideas for your topic
List REASONS (supports) for your
topic and EXAMPLES and FACTS to
back them up
Series of Paragraphs
(5 paragraphs format)

Introduction Paragraph
Transition
Word

Body Paragraph #1
Transition
Word

Body Paragraph #2
Transition
Word

Body Paragraph #3
Transition
Word

Conclusion Paragraph

Credits: Candice Lande)

Introduction Paragraph
Write a topic sentenceexplain the topic
Include an opinion statement (thesis) state your
opinion about the topic and list your 3 supports

Transition Word (e.g. first, firstly, or to begin)

Move the reader from your introduction to your first support

Body Paragraph #1
Explain the weakest of your three supports
Include examples and specific details to emphasize your
explanation
Explain how your support backs up your opinion
Transition Word (e.g. secondly, also, or next)
Move the reader from the first body paragraph to the
next support

Body Paragraph #2
Explain the second strongest of your three supports
Include examples and specific details to emphasize
your opinion
Explain how your support backs up your opinion

Transition Word (e.g. thirdly, also, or finally)

Move the reader from the second body paragraph to the
third support
Body Paragraph #3
Explain the strongest of your three supports
Include examples and specific details to emphasize
your opinion
Explain how your support backs up your opinion

Transition Word
(e.g. in conclusion, to summarize or overall)
Move the reader from your last body paragraph to the
conclusion

Conclusion Paragraph
Re-state or re-word your opinion statement (thesis)
Summarize your supports
Success Criteria
Code 60 - Response is related to the prompt
- Clear and consistent opinion
- Sufficient and specific supporting details
- Coherent and thoughtful progression of ideas
Code 50 - Response is related to the prompt
- Clear and consistent opinion is developed
- Sufficient and specific supporting details
- The organization is logical
- Response is related to the prompt
Code 40
- Clear and consistent opinion is developed
- Sufficient supporting details BUT not specific
- Organization is mechanical and lapses do not distract from
the overall communication
Code 30 - Related to the prompt and expresses a clear opinion
- Insufficient or vague supporting details
- Connection of the details to the opinion is not always clear
- Evidence of organization but lapses distract from the
overall communication
Code 20 The response is related but only part of it expresses an
opinion
OR
- The response is related to the prompt, and expresses and
supports and opinion, but the opinion is unclear or
inconsistent.
-Insufficient supporting details and Repetitious

Code 10 The response is related to the prompt but does not

express and opinion
OR
Expresses an opinion but with no supporting details or
details unrelated to the opinion

Off Topic The response is OFF topic

Illegible The page is illegible or irrelevant to the prompt

Blank Pages are blank and nothing written or drawn in the space
provided
Hints to encourage
student success:
* Fill in all lines
- but do NOT go overthis will = a Zero mark

* Answer all stuff

- in complete sentencesguess if you have to!

* Mark up the pages

highlight and identify the 5WH in all reading
selections

* can't Edit enough! (Credits: Candice Lande)

 What can I do to
prepare for the test?
1. Complete practice activities and
questions
2. More practice:
www.fmss.ca....Student Life.OSSLT
3. Attend OSSLT workshops in March
dates TBA
Credits:

-Dana Sheahan Principal, Fletchers Meadow SS

-Created by: Siobohn Catalano, Fletchers Meadow