Writing Update

In Writing, we have been working on expressing an opinion. Initially we learned what an argument was and how it is developed. We then listed ideas for possible opinion topics, keeping in mind it is easiest to write an opinion on a topic we feel passionate about. Next we planned our argument by outlining reasons for our opinion. We then wrote statements for each reason. During the revision process, we learned how to connect our ideas together using transition words and phrases. Later, we will learn how to grab our audience's attention with openers and end our essays with a closing. We can further expand our argument giving examples, adding anecdotes, and providing counter arguements.