Compose an opinion paragraph with opinion + 2 reasons + examples + closing

Plan and write a single opinion paragraph that states a clear opinion, develops it with at least two reasons each supported by a concrete example, and closes by re-anchoring the opinion. Hochman because/but/so expansion and Calkins review-writing routines anchor the work.

Mastery threshold

90%

Min instances

Typical minutes

Spaced intervals (days)

1, 3, 7, 14, 30, 60

Prereqs

Successors

Draft a 2-3 paragraph opinion piece with reasons, examples, and a closing paragraph
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Common misconceptions

States a fact ('Apples are red') instead of an opinion ('Apples are the best fall snack').
Gives a reason without an example ('It is good because I like it') — no concrete support.

Exercise pool (5)

Diff	Stem	Type
1	Sort these 10 statements into FACT or OPINION columns: (1) It is raining. (2) Rain is the worst weather. (3) There are 24 children in...	fact vs opinion sort
1	Label each sentence in this paragraph as OPINION, REASON 1, EXAMPLE 1, REASON 2, EXAMPLE 2, or CLOSING. 'Recess is the best part of the...	opinion anatomy label
2	Take the kernel 'My favorite season is ___.' Fill in your favorite season. Then expand with a BECAUSE clause that gives one specific reason.	kernel expand because
2	Pick a topic from the photo prompt set. Fill in the Opinion-SPO planner: OPINION / REASON 1 + EXAMPLE 1 / REASON 2 + EXAMPLE 2 /...	opinion spo plan
3	Using your Opinion-SPO planner from ex_10, draft a 5-7 sentence opinion paragraph. Include all four parts (opinion + 2 reasons with...	opinion draft one paragraph