Iqbal chapter 3 - opinion paragragh

We changed it up a little for chapter 3 of the Iqbal novel. Instead of concentrating only on comprehension, I wanted to use chapter 3 to help with an opinion paragraph. Each of the learning styles will encounter the same types of essay or opion paragraph questions, but their approaches might be different.

Before writing, some kind of pro's / con's exercise is often helpful. I have it organized in a table, but visual learners may feel more comfortable with a "mind map" (just letting their thoughts flow in a web or along a path or like a map.

When writing an opinion paragraph, it should have at least 5 sentences:

1. Introduction sentence that states your opinion.
2. First support sentence that gives the first (either the least or the most important) reason.
3. Second support sentence that gives another reason.
4. Third support sentence that gives the last (either the most or the least important) reason.
5. Final conclusion sentence that wraps up your opinion. This can start "These are the reasons why I think...".

Of course the paragraph may be more than 5 sentences - there could be more than one sentence for each of the reasons.

Here's the question and a sample answer. The book deals with child slaves in Pakistan, and the children in chapter 3 are discussing masters and their opinions. Your child can draw from the discussion in the book to help them form their own opinion.