Lights! Camera! Action!

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Lights! Camera! Action! Persuasive Writing Essay

An opinion is a statement that expresses a belief, a feeling, or an idea about something that cannot be proved

A reason is statement that supports an opinion

What is an Opinion Paragraph?

 It introduces the topic and states an opinion  It introduces strong reasons, or statements that support the opinion  It uses details to explain each reason Directions:

Ever watch the absolute BEST movie of all time? Have you ever been so involved in a movie that you were sitting at the edge of your seat? Did you ever find yourself laughing so hard at a movie scene that you couldn’t even catch your breath? Was a movie so scary that you hid behind a pillow so you couldn’t really see what was going on? If so, this is the writing activity for you.

Today, you are a MOVIE CRITIC! Please review a movie that you have seen and PERSUADE someone to want to see it using DETAILS from the movie. Also give your OPINION on why you think this movie is worth seeing. You need REASONS to support your OPINION!

Use the organizer to help you organize your thoughts.

Describe the movie Paragraph #1 that you saw. Include the following:  Name of the movie  Main Characters  Setting  Problem  Solution Explain why you think Paragraph #2 this was a great movie! Give at least 3 reasons why you think this movie was memorable. You are giving your OPINION in this paragraph and giving supporting REASONS that support your opinion! Persuade someone to Paragraph #3 want to see this movie! Use ELABORATE and EXCITING vocabulary that will make your reader want to see this movie right away!

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