ClassX Video Lessons Youtube Channel Teaching Without Frills Opinion Writing for Kids | Episode 1 | What Is It?
Do you know what an opinion is? It’s what you think or how you feel about something. Everyone can have different opinions. For example, some people love pizza, while others might not like it at all. That’s okay because it’s their opinion! We can share our opinions with others by writing them down.
When someone talks or writes about their opinion, you might hear special words. These words can be “I like,” “I believe,” or “I think.” You might also hear words like “the best” or “my favorite.” These words help us know that someone is sharing their opinion.
Let’s play a little game! Can you find the opinion in these sentences? “I love dogs because they are so cute.” Or “Dogs have fur and tails.” Which one do you think is an opinion? If you said the first one, you’re correct! It tells us how someone feels about dogs, not just facts about them.
Now that you know what an opinion is, you can start thinking about your own opinions. What do you like or believe? If you’re ready to learn more, check out Episode 2: Choosing an Opinion Writing Topic!
Opinion Hunt: Go on an opinion hunt around your home or classroom. Look for books, magazines, or even advertisements. Can you find sentences where someone is sharing their opinion? Write down three sentences you find and circle the opinion words like “I think,” “I believe,” or “my favorite.” Share your findings with a friend or family member and discuss why you think those are opinions.
Opinion Collage: Create an opinion collage! Gather some old magazines or newspapers and cut out pictures of things you have opinions about, like your favorite food, animal, or toy. Glue these pictures onto a piece of paper. Next to each picture, write a sentence using opinion words to express how you feel about it. For example, “I love ice cream because it’s sweet and yummy!” Share your collage with the class and explain your opinions.
Opinion Sharing Circle: Sit in a circle with your classmates or family members. Take turns sharing an opinion about a topic, such as “What is the best fruit?” Use opinion words like “I think” or “I believe.” After each person shares, ask others if they agree or have a different opinion. Remember, it’s okay to have different opinions! This activity helps you practice listening and respecting others’ opinions.
**Opinion Writing for Kids**
**Episode 1: What is Opinion Writing?**
Your opinion is what you think or how you feel about something. People can have different opinions. Some people love pizza, and some people dislike pizza. That’s their opinion. We can share our opinions with others by writing about them.
When someone is talking or writing about their opinion, there are certain words you might hear. Opinions may start with “I like,” “I believe,” or “I think.” You may also hear other opinion words like “the best” or “my favorite.”
So let’s see if you can find the opinion: “I love dogs because they are so cute.” Or “Dogs have fur and tails.” Which one is an opinion? Did you say the first one? If so, you’re right! It expresses someone’s feelings about dogs, not just facts.
If you’re ready to start brainstorming your own opinions, check out Episode 2: Choosing an Opinion Writing Topic.
