Opinion Builder Slides Opinion Architects
Building Strong Paragraphs Piece by Piece
What is an Opinion?
Opinion
How you feel , think , or believe about something.
"I think pizza is the best food."
Fact
Something that is true and can be proven .
"Pizza is made with dough and sauce."
Your opinion is YOUR superpower! There is no wrong answer, only a weak argument.
The 3-Reason Blueprint
Our Structural Support for a Strong Argument
O
Opinion
The Foundation: Tell your reader what you believe.
1
Reason 1
First pillar of support.
2
Reason 2
Second pillar of support.
3
Reason 3
Third pillar of support.
C
Conclusion
The Inspection: Restate your opinion to seal the build.
The Build Site
In my opinion, everyone should learn to cook. First, cooking helps you eat healthy meals. Second, it saves a lot of money compared to eating at restaurants. Third, cooking for others is a kind way to show you care. As you can see, knowing how to cook is a valuable skill for anyone.
Opinion / Conclusion
3 Support Reasons
Transition Tools
Connect your reasons to build a sturdy paragraph!
Reason #1
• To begin...
• First of all...
• One reason is...
Reason #2 & #3
• Second...
• In addition...
• Also...
The Conclusion
• Clearly...
• For these reasons...
• In conclusion...
Paragraph Blueprint Organizer Paragraph Blueprint
Plan Your Opinion with 3 Strong Reasons
Architect:
Date:
Mission Briefing
Build a sturdy paragraph by providing three distinct reasons to support your opinion. One sentence per section!
O
The Foundation: What do you believe?
1
Support Pillar #1: First reason why...
2
Support Pillar #2: Second reason why...
3
Support Pillar #3: Third reason why...
C
The Inspection: Summarize your opinion.
Construction Inspection
Capital letters to start?
Punctuation at the end?
3 distinct reasons included?
Does it sound sturdy?
The Final Build
Combine your blueprint sentences into one polished paragraph!
MASTER BUILDER STATUS ACHIEVED!
Opinion Construction Foldable 3-Reason Blueprint Foldable
The Architect's Quick-Reference Tool
Cut solid outer lines
Fold dashed lines inward
O Opinion
The Foundation
State clearly what you think about the topic.
TOOLS: I believe... / In my opinion...
1 Reason One
First Support Pillar
Give your first strong reason to support your claim.
TOOLS: First... / To begin with...
2 Reason Two
Second Support Pillar
Add more strength with another different reason.
TOOLS: Second... / In addition...
3 Reason Three
Third Support Pillar
One last reason to make your build unshakable.
TOOLS: Finally... / Also...
C Conclusion
Final Inspection
Restate your opinion and close the build.
TOOLS: As you can see... / Clearly...
Triple Reason Blueprint Organizer Structural Support Blueprint
Project: Opinion Paragraph (3 Pillars of Support)
Architect:
Date:
The Foundation: Your Opinion
Draft your claim
1 Support Pillar #1: First Reason
Why?
2 Support Pillar #2: Second Reason
Furthermore...
3 Support Pillar #3: Third Reason
Also...
The Inspection: Summary
Restate & Seal
Structural Integrity: Reinforced
Build Code: 3-Reason Standard
Status: Under Construction
Writing Specs Rubric Writing Specs
Inspection Checklist for 3-Reason Paragraphs
Grading Instructions
Check each box that you completed. Every paragraph needs a solid foundation and 3 pillars to stand strong!
1. Structural Integrity Points
The Foundation
I clearly stated my opinion at the start.
/ 1
3 Support Pillars
I gave three different reasons to support my belief.
/ 3
The Final Seal
I restated my opinion in a new way at the end.
/ 1
2. Sentence Glue Points
Smooth Connections
I used transition words (First, Second, Finally) to link my ideas.
/ 2
3. Safety & Mechanics Points
Proper Punctuation
Every sentence ends with a period or question mark.
/ 1
Tall Letters
Every sentence starts with a capital letter.
/ 1
Total Build Quality
Master Builder Rating
/ 10
Foreman's Notes (Teacher Comments) Word Works Toolkit Handout Word Works Toolkit
Essential Transitions for 3-Reason Paragraphs
Use these connectors to bridge your three reasons and keep your paragraph standing strong. Every great architect needs the right tools to build a sturdy structure!
The Start
Foundation
Opinion Starters
In my opinion,
I strongly believe,
I feel that,
It is clear that,
I am convinced,
First Reason
First of all,
To begin with,
One reason is,
The Middle
Support Pillars
Adding More Reasons
Second,
In addition,
Furthermore,
Another reason is,
Also,
Moreover,
Third,
The Finish
Inspection
Closing Sentences
In conclusion,
To sum it up,
As you can see,
Clearly,
For these reasons,
Pro Builder Tip
Think of transitions like structural glue . They hold your three reasons together so your reader stays on solid ground!
Prompt Power Cards Elite Prompt Power
Elite Challenges for Opinion Architects
Construction Tiers
LEVEL 2: THE STRUCTURE BUILD Intermediate
School Cell Phones
Should students be allowed to keep their phones in their pockets during class?
School Start Times
Should middle school start two hours later so students can get more sleep?
LEVEL 3: SKY-HIGH CHALLENGE Advanced
AI in the Classroom
Should students be allowed to use AI (like ChatGPT) to help write their essays?
Social Media Laws
Should there be a law that says you must be 16 years old to have social media?
Blueprint Upgrade: The "Although" Clause
Reinforce Your Foundation!
Make your opinion harder to knock down by starting with what others think.
Master Architect Starter:
"Although some people think school uniforms are boring, I believe they help students focus on their work."
Elite Model
"Although many kids love their phones, I believe they should be banned during class. First, phones are a major distraction for students. Second, they can be used for cheating on tests. Third, they prevent students from talking to each other. For these reasons, keeping phones out of class is the best way to help us learn."
Architect's Vocabulary
Benefit Something good or helpful
Distraction Something that steals focus
Essential Something very important