H4 P2 writing building opinions and arguments

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 4

learning goals

• I can express my opinions about a story in writing.
  
  
• I can transform facts into opinions. 

• I can build strong arguments about the characters of a story. 

Read the story

Turning a fact into an opinion

Fact: Something that can be proven (e.g., "The character runs away from home.")

Opinion: A belief based on interpretation (e.g., "I believe the character is impulsive because they ran away from home")

Transition Tip: Use "because" to explain your reasoning.

Step by step

1. Start with a fact: The character lies to their best friend about where they were last night.
   
   
2. Think about how it impacts the story or others: Because of this lie, the best friend no longer trusts them.
   
   
3. Give your opinion with reasoning: I believe the character  is careless because they show no remorse for their lie.

Worksheet: Part 1

How to build an argument

Claim: Your main opinion

Evidence: A quote or event from the book

Explanation: Why this evidence supports the claim

Example Strong Argument

Claim: I think character X is selfish

Evidence: In Chapter 4, they refuse to help their friend

Explanation: This shows they only care about themselves

Worksheet: Part 2

Worksheet: Part 3

Give your opinion about the whole story

I find the story interesting/boring/funny because...

Kahoot!