Sample Writing Plan for Opinion/ Argument

Sample Writing Plan for Opinion/ Argument

K – Topic Sentence (stating what the writer wants)

One clear reason why the writer wants that.

For example,

I want you to come spend the night with me.

We will have so much fun

Sylvia Abell

Abell & Atherton Educational Consulting, Inc.

1 -- 1.4 paragraph

(Topic Sentence

Clear reason why

Example

Conclusion)

2 -- Lead for letter

2.6 paragraph

Closing for letter

3 -- Lead for letter

2.6 paragraph

2.6 paragraph

Closing

4 -- Lead for letter

3.8 paragraph

3.8 paragraph

Closing

5 -- Lead

3.8 paragraph

3.8 (or other kind) paragraph

Closing

Sylvia Abell

Abell & Atherton Educational Consulting, Inc.

1.4 Paragraph has one point, four sentences. It will have

·  a topic sentence that tells what the paragraph is about,

·  a sentence that tells a reason why or a point about the topic sentence,

·  a sentence that gives a specific example of the reason or point,

·  and a conclusion

A rabbit would be the best classroom pet to have. One reason is that rabbits are so easy to take care of. We would have to feed them rabbit food or green vegetables only once a day and they never make the messes a dog or a cat would. So, if you want a classroom pet, pick a rabbit.

A 2.6 Paragraph has two points, six sentences. The two points are reasons or ideas focused on the main idea of the topic sentence. It will have

·  a topic sentence that tells what the paragraph is about,

·  a sentence that tells a reason why or a point about the topic sentence,

·  a sentence that gives a specific example of the reason or point,

·  a sentence that gives another reason or point

·  a sentence that gives an example of the second reason

·  a conclusion

One reason that a dog is a great pet for a kid is that taking care of it will teach me to be responsible. Dogs need to be fed on a regular schedule. Making sure I put food and water in his bowls will help me learn to be responsible because I know he will get hungry or thirsty if I neglect my duties. Dogs also need to be exercised. I will have to learn responsibility because I’ll have to set a regular time to take him out every day to play catch with him, to walk him, or to run with him in the park. Dogs are great for many reasons, but one of the biggest ones is that they teach responsibility.

Sylvia Abell

Abell & Atherton Educational Consulting, Inc.