Learning Intention: To start my writing project and to use the Rubric to identify what is important to include.

Project Name: A Great Pastime

Description: In your opinion, what is a great pastime? Include at least three reasons and information (facts and details) to support your opinion, and at least one reason and information which is not in favor of the pastime. Add multimedia such as an image, diagram or link to complement your writing.

You have received a Work Request in Notifications. Click on this link to open the “Untitled Work” in Creator. Then, change the title, and begin a first draft. Go to About This Work => Project => Description for further project information.

For what you need to do in order to write an effective opinion, go to Feedback => Reviews => Rubric. Keep the Rubric open and refer to it as you write.

In the Structure Tool, create 6 sections. The headings may be omitted in the final draft when it is submitted for publication.

1. Introduction
2. Supporting Reason 1
3. Supporting Reason 2
4. Supporting Reason 3
5. Opposing Reason
6. Conclusion

When you are ready to submit, click “Submit Draft” below the work. This is the version of your work that will be sent to others for feedback.

Comment: Why is it important to have reasons and information when you express an opinion? Comment on other students' comments, building on their ideas if you can.

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