Persuasive Paragraph ComponentsToday, we learned how to create a persuasive paragraph by identifying its components (opinion, reason, and evidence/details) from a collection of sentences in the Babysitting Astrid activity. In today's activity, you will be given a paragraph to read and it is up to you to identify the sentences which represent the opinion, a reason and an evidence/detail supporting that reason. HomeworkRead the paragraph below and reply to this post with your work that identifies the opinion, one reason, and an evidence/detail connected to the reason. The format of your answer should be the following, OPINION: Write the sentence in the paragraph which represents the writer's opinion. REASON: Write the sentence in the paragraph which represents one of the write's reasons. EVIDENCE: Write the sentence in the paragraph which represents the evidence/detail connected to the reason you have chosen. ParagraphP.E. should be mandatory for all students from grades 8 to 12 for physical, personal and social reasons. Everybody knows that a physical life is in fact a healthy life. Cardio-vascular endurance is elevated. Exercise can actually turn you off eating junk food and even give you more energy. Scientific studies prove that exercise and fresh air actually help you excel in your other subjects. They help diminish stress levels and clear your head, so you can concentrate in math or finish your report on time. In addition to the great benefits to health, P.E. is a great stepping stone in life. By engaging in team events, you learn how to play and co-operate as a team. It seems that P.E. does more than just break a sweat.
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thebluewhale
4/8/2014 10:31:02 am
Opinion: P.E. should be mandatory for all students from grades 8 to 12 for physical, personal and social reasons.
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Mr. R.
4/8/2014 01:34:28 pm
Excellent work, thebluewhale! As instructed, you copied the opinion word for word. You correctly identified a reason and an evidence connected to the reason you chose!
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thebluewhale
4/9/2014 01:35:51 pm
Thank you Mr.R!
theboss
4/9/2014 01:20:42 am
Blue whale you continue to be a leader through example. Keep up the good work!
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thebluewhale
4/9/2014 01:36:30 pm
Thank you theboss!
teacherperson
4/8/2014 10:57:33 am
I think that PE is needed for people in 8 -12th grade. So people don't get to fat also so they can get the daily needed amount of exersise in a day. Also becouse we don't want to have the whole world fat.
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Mr. R.
4/8/2014 11:41:50 am
Hi, teacherperson. Excellent work on improving your grammar! Please follow the answer format as mentioned on the assignment post. Look at your classmates' answers for further clarification.
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theboss
4/9/2014 01:16:00 am
I am impressed Teacherperson...I can tell that you took some extra time to edit your writing. Yes, there are still editing errors but I can understand your thoughts. Next steps are to organize your ideas so they are connected to your opinion without repeating.
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Mrcoolman
4/8/2014 11:10:07 am
Opinion: P.E. should be mandatory for all students from grades 8 to 12 for physical and social reasons.
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Mr. R.
4/8/2014 01:48:05 pm
Good effort, Mrcoolman! You have chosen a reason and detail that do not have a strong connection with one another when looking at other sentences of the paragraph. For example, take a look at what I've written below and compare it with your reason and details.
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theboss
4/9/2014 01:26:31 am
Good for you Mr. Coolman, always getting your homework done right away. As Mr. R says, look for supporting details that are directly related to your reason and opinion, although this one is not really dealing with social reasons. That could be a second reason given in your essay.
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Daisie
4/8/2014 11:21:51 am
Opinion: PE should be mandatory for all students from grades 8-12 for physical and social reasons.
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Mr. R.
4/8/2014 01:43:13 pm
Great work, Daisie! You have selected the sentences word for word and placed them under the correct categories of opinion, reason, and evidence/details.
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theboss
4/9/2014 01:28:18 am
Hi Daisie,
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Paris Lover
4/8/2014 11:49:16 am
Opinion: P.E. should be mandatory for all students from grades 8 to 12
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Mr. R.
4/8/2014 01:45:20 pm
Nice try, Paris Lover! You have chosen a reason and detail that do not have a strong connection with one another when looking at other sentences of the paragraph. For example, take a look at what I've written below and compare it with your reason and details.
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the boss
4/9/2014 01:30:52 am
Hi Paris,
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Bugsbunny
4/8/2014 11:49:17 am
Opinion: PE should be mandatory for all students from grades 8-12 for physical and social reasons.
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Mr. R.
4/8/2014 01:49:08 pm
Excellent work, Bugsbunny! As instructed, you copied the opinion word for word. You correctly identified a reason and an evidence connected to the reason you chose!
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theboss
4/9/2014 02:29:42 am
You rock Bugs! Keep up the good work. I'm not sure whether the word 'personal' should be in your opinion statement or not but you have the right idea.
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B.o.B.
4/8/2014 01:08:59 pm
P.E. should be mandatory for all students for grades 8-12
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Mr. R.
4/8/2014 04:16:36 pm
Hi, B.o.B.! Good effort in writing the ideas in your own words! However, please follow the format described in the assignment description. You can take a look at what your classmates have posted to get an idea of the assignment expectations.
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theboss
4/9/2014 01:34:44 am
Hi Bob,
redpython99
4/8/2014 01:09:47 pm
Opinion: P.E should be mandatory for every in grades 8-12 for social and physical reasons.
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theboss
4/9/2014 02:45:18 am
Hi Red,
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DiamondPickaxe
4/8/2014 01:19:13 pm
Opinion: P.E should be mandatory for grades 8-12.
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Mr. R.
4/8/2014 01:31:29 pm
Hi, DiamondPickaxe. You have actually given an example of an evidence in your reason section. Please take a look of how I've re-written and relocated your information.
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theboss
4/9/2014 02:48:50 am
Hi Diamond Pickaxe,
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slug
4/8/2014 01:21:05 pm
Reason: scientific studies prove that exercise and fresh air actually help you exel in other subjects.
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Mr. R.
4/8/2014 01:52:25 pm
I am very proud with your effort, slug! Please don't forget to list the opinion next time. However, we will help you with this. In addition, you have chosen a reason and detail that do not have a strong connection with one another when looking at other sentences of the paragraph. For example, take a look at what I've written below and compare it with your reason and details.
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theboss
4/9/2014 02:56:50 am
Hi slug,
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Swagsterj
4/8/2014 01:42:36 pm
Opinion: P.E. Should be mandatory for all students grade 8-12 for physical, personal, and social reasons.
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theboss
4/9/2014 03:00:11 am
Now admit it Swagster...you rushed:) *rest air actually excels you in other subjects?? strees levels?? stuff?
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Marilyn
4/8/2014 01:51:46 pm
Opinion-P.E. should be mandatory for all students from grades 8 to 12 for physical, personal and social reasons.
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theboss
4/9/2014 03:01:13 am
You rock Marilyn!
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fred
4/8/2014 02:56:01 pm
opinion P.E should be mandatory for grades 8-12.
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Mr. R.
4/8/2014 04:12:46 pm
Hi, fred! You have actually given an example of an evidence in your reason section. Please take a look at how I've re-written and relocated your information.
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theboss
4/9/2014 03:03:56 am
Hi Fred,
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DiamondPickaxe
4/9/2014 07:17:05 am
He sort of copied my post :l
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Grumpy Cat
4/8/2014 06:10:11 pm
Opinion: P.E. should be mandatory for all students from grades 8 to 12 for physical and social reasons.
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theboss
4/9/2014 03:06:32 am
Grumpy...you will be grumpy if you stay up so late to do your homework:(
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DiamondPickaxe
4/9/2014 07:18:49 am
1:10am..... :O
Inanimate object
4/9/2014 12:42:08 am
Opinion: P.E should be mandatory for students in grades 8-12 for physical and social reasons
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theboss
4/9/2014 03:10:40 am
Hi Inanimate. Your choices are connected so way to go. You didn't need to change the wording.
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Mickey
4/9/2014 03:43:47 am
Opinion: P.E. should be mandatory for all students from grades 8 to 12 for physical, personal and social reasons.
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the boss
4/9/2014 06:59:24 am
Hey Mickey,
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DiamondPickaxe
4/9/2014 07:21:44 am
10:43... why is everyone staying up so late doing hw.... xD
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DiamondPickaxe
4/9/2014 07:25:05 am
Btw, theboss, are you enjoying your time off school xD
teacherperson
4/9/2014 08:22:39 am
that says 10:43 try reading it
theboss
4/9/2014 10:52:35 am
Hey Teacherperson...that's a bit harsh. How about 'I believe you missed the a.m. on that time.'
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