Opinion PT Writing (practice): Reintroduction of Wolves in California

You will be writing an opinion essay on the issue of reintroducing wolves into California. Before writing your essay, you will read and respond to information about the pros and cons of wolves in Yellowstone National Park. Use this information to help you form your opinion about wolves in California. Your writing will be graded in three areas: organization/purpose, evidence/elaboration, and conventions with spelling and grammar.

Write an opinion essay explaining your position on the reintroduction of wolves in California. Use the O-R-E-O graphic organizer (Opinion, Reason, Example, Opinion restated) to structure your essay. Support your opinion with examples and details from the book you read, the articles, and the videos provided.

What do you think of the introduction of wolves back into California? In your opinion, do they pose a positive or negative impact to the ecosystem? Are we managing their reintroduction the right way? Write an opinion essay that is several paragraphs long to explain your position on the questions above. Please support your choice with examples and details from the book you read and the articles and videos included.