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WRITING MISSION

Opinion Writing In opinion writing, you say what you think about a topic. You Appreciate local food.
describe positive and negative points. You can use words and expressions that
introduce your opinion, for example, I think, in my opinion, and I believe.

1 Read. Underline positive points in blue and negative points in red. Jalapeño peppers

Fresh Food or Canned Food?

When you shop for food, you can buy fresh food or

canned food. Which is better? I think fresh food tastes
better. Fresh food is good for you. It does not have any

extra salt or sugar. But you have to wash it first because
sometimes it’s a little dirty.

There are some positive and negative things about
canned foods, too. In my opinion, canned food is more Think. Pair. Share.

convenient because it lasts longer than fresh food. I believe
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with canned food you can always have fruit and vegetables— • What local foods can you buy?

even in winter. But canned food usually has extra salt
or sugar, and I believe this is bad for you. I think fresh • Why is it important to

foods are better than canned foods. appreciate local food?

• How can you show you

2 Write. Express your opinion about food from supermarkets appreciate local food?

and food from local farms. Describe some positive points and

some negative points.

3 Share. Share your writing in a small group. Listen and take notes.

Write down the names and opinions of your classmates.

Name Positive Negative
“ Learning how to grow jalapeños changed my life. ”

Juan Martinez, Environmentalist, National Geographic Explorer

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