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Reading Skill: Opinion and Supporting Details

An opinion is what the writer of the passage
Complete the table with the correct phrases. thinks or feels about something. The
supporting details are the facts and the other
How to Solve Waste Problems information that the person provides to
explain why he or she has a specific opinion.
Opinion 1 Opinion 2

Reduce the amount of waste. Recycle used materials .

Supporting details Supporting details

1. Plastics do not break down easily . 1. Recycling paper and

. cardboard saves trees.

2. Plastics contain harmful chemicals. 2. Recycling plastic and metal makes

good use of materials.

3. Food scraps help gardens grow .

break down easily used materials

help gardens grow recycling paper

Unit 5 | Opinions About Waste