[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"doc-seo-499043-105":3,"detail-sidebar-cat-0-en-105":81,"doc-detail-499043-en":130},{"code":4,"msg":5,"data":6},0,"ok",{"site_id":7,"language":8,"slug":9,"title":10,"keywords":11,"description":12,"schema_data":13,"social_meta":74,"head_meta":76,"extra_data":78,"updated_unix":80},105,"en","the-better-energy-source-persuasive-opinion-writing","The Better Energy Source - Persuasive Opinion Writing","","A persuasive opinion essay argues that solar panels are a better energy source than wind turbines. The writing compares benefits and drawbacks, citing that solar energy does not require gasoline, coal, or harmful fuel gases, avoids reliance on power line connections, and depends on widespread sunlight. Wind energy is challenged for issues such as turbines stopping in low wind, risks to birds from blades, and the need for more space that may limit land use. It concludes by emphasizing reuse of renewable energy and inviting the reader’s choice and reasoning.",{"@graph":14,"@context":73},[15,34,56],{"@type":16,"itemListElement":17},"BreadcrumbList",[18,23,27,31],{"item":19,"name":20,"@type":21,"position":22},"https://docshare.wps.com","Home","ListItem",1,{"item":24,"name":25,"@type":21,"position":26},"https://docshare.wps.com/document/","Document",2,{"item":28,"name":29,"@type":21,"position":30},"https://docshare.wps.com/document/exam/","Exam",3,{"item":32,"name":10,"@type":21,"position":33},"https://docshare.wps.com/document/the-better-energy-source-persuasive-opinion-writing/499043/",4,{"url":32,"name":10,"@type":35,"image":36,"author":41,"headline":10,"publisher":44,"fileFormat":47,"inLanguage":8,"description":12,"dateModified":48,"datePublished":49,"encodingFormat":47,"isAccessibleForFree":50,"interactionStatistic":51},"DigitalDocument",{"url":37,"@type":38,"width":39,"height":40},"https://docshare.wps.com/thumbnails/the-better-energy-source-persuasive-opinion-writing/499043.png","ImageObject",300,407,{"name":42,"@type":43},"404brain","Person",{"url":19,"name":45,"@type":46},"DocShare","Organization","application/pdf","2026-11-03","2026-10-03",true,{"@type":52,"interactionType":53,"userInteractionCount":55},"InteractionCounter",{"@type":54},"ViewAction",7,{"@type":57,"mainEntity":58},"FAQPage",[59,65,69],{"name":60,"@type":61,"acceptedAnswer":62},"What is the writer’s main opinion about energy sources?","Question",{"text":63,"@type":64},"The writer believes solar energy is better than wind energy for many reasons.","Answer",{"name":66,"@type":61,"acceptedAnswer":67},"What benefits does the essay give for solar panels?",{"text":68,"@type":64},"The essay says solar energy does not need gasoline, coal, or other fuel that releases harmful gases, does not require connecting to power lines, and relies on sunshine that reaches Earth almost everywhere.",{"name":70,"@type":61,"acceptedAnswer":71},"What problems does the essay mention for wind energy?",{"text":72,"@type":64},"The essay states that wind turbines may not work if there is no wind, can injure or kill birds due to sharp blades, and take up more space than solar panels.","https://schema.org",{"og:url":32,"og:type":75,"og:title":10,"og:site_name":45,"og:description":12},"article",{"robots":77,"canonical":32},"index,follow",{"doc_id":79,"site_id":7},499043,1791635571,{"code":4,"msg":82,"data":83},"success",[84,88,92,95,100,105,109,114,119,122,126],{"id":22,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":85,"show_sort_weight":86,"slug":87},"Story & Novel",90,"story-novel",{"id":26,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":89,"show_sort_weight":90,"slug":91},"Literature",80,"literature",{"id":33,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":29,"show_sort_weight":93,"slug":94},70,"exam",{"id":96,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":97,"show_sort_weight":98,"slug":99},5,"Comic",60,"comic",{"id":101,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":102,"show_sort_weight":103,"slug":104},6,"Technology",50,"technology",{"id":55,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":106,"show_sort_weight":107,"slug":108},"Healthcare",40,"healthcare",{"id":110,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":111,"show_sort_weight":112,"slug":113},8,"Research & Report",30,"research-report",{"id":115,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":116,"show_sort_weight":117,"slug":118},9,"Religion & Spirituality",20,"religion-spirituality",{"id":117,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":120,"show_sort_weight":117,"slug":121},"World Cup","world-cup",{"id":123,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":124,"show_sort_weight":123,"slug":125},10,"Lifestyle","lifestyle",{"id":127,"doc_module":4,"doc_module_name":25,"category_name":128,"show_sort_weight":96,"slug":129},19,"General","general",{"code":4,"msg":82,"data":131},{"doc_id":79,"user_id":132,"nickname":42,"user_avatar":133,"doc_module":4,"category_id":33,"category_name":29,"doc_title":10,"doc_description":12,"doc_content":134,"file_id":135,"file_url":136,"file_type":137,"file_size":138,"view_count":55,"is_deleted":4,"is_public":22,"is_downloadable":22,"audit_status":22,"page_count":26,"language":139,"language_code":8,"site_id":7,"html_lang":8,"table_of_contents":140,"faqs":141,"seo_title":142,"seo_description":12,"update_tm":143,"read_time":96,"preview_page_count":4},1099529839291,"https://ap-avatar.wpscdn.com/davatar_6f874abed73319feea01a86fa6f0fab8","# The Better Energy Source\n\nDid you know that there are many energy sources?In the source one it says“Energy comes in many different forms,and is present whenever there is heat,light,sound,or moving objects.\"There are two different types of energy sources.One is wind energy and the other is solar energy.I think solar panels are a bettersource for many reasons.  \nSolar panels are better than wind energy for many reasons.Here are thebenefits of solar panels.First,in source three it says“Solar energy doesn't requireany gasoline,coal or any other fuel that gives out harmful gases into the air.This isa good thing because we can breathe cleaner air.In addition,in source three itsays\"Solar energy doesn't need to connect with any power lines.\"This helps us soif a power line gets knocked over then we still have electricity.Last,in sourcethree it says,“Earth receives sunshine almost everywhere in the world.”This isanother good thing because if there was no sunshine the solar panels wouldn'twork.  \nWind energy has good things to it but more bad problems than solar energydoes.Here they are.First,if wind turbines stop moving because of there being nowind that wouldn't be good.This is bad because in source three it says,\"Somepeople get their electricity from wind turbines.\"Next,if wind turbines are movingand then birds come,in source two it says,\"The wind turbines can injure or evenkill the birds from going in the sharp blades.\"Last,the wind turbines take up morespace than solar panels.This is bad because if at some point we need the landthat the wind turbines are on,then they would have to be taken down.  \nIn conclusion,solar energy has many more benefits than wind energy.Renewable energy is important because it can be reused which is really good.Ifyou could pick an energy source,which one would you pick and why?  \nCAASPP Writing Rubric-Persuasive/Opinion  \n\n| Opinion  \u003Cbr>Performance Task Writing Rubric(Grades 3-5)   |  |  |  |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Score   | 4 .   | 3   | 2   | 1   | NS   |\n| Evidencc/Elaboratlon   | The response provides thorough  \u003Cbr>and convincing support/evidence  \u003Cbr>for the opinlon and supporting  \u003Cbr>idea(s)that includes the effective  \u003Cbr>use of sources,facts,and detalls.  \u003Cbr>The response dearly and  \u003Cbr>effectively expresses ideas,uslng  \u003Cbr>precise language:  \u003Cbr>·  comprehensive evidence  \u003Cbr>from sources is integrated;  \u003Cbr>references are relevant and  \u003Cbr>specific  \u003Cbr>effective use of a variety of  \u003Cbr>elaborative techniques  \u003Cbr>vocabulary is dearly  \u003Cbr>appropriate for the audience  \u003Cbr>and purpose  \u003Cbr>effective,approprlate style  \u003Cbr>enhances content   | The response provides adequate  \u003Cbr>support/evidence for the oplnlon  \u003Cbr>and supporting idea(s)that  \u003Cbr>includes the use of sources,facts,  \u003Cbr>and detalls.The response  \u003Cbr>adequately expresses Ideas,  \u003Cbr>employing a mlx of precise with  \u003Cbr>more general language:  \u003Cbr>adequate evidence from  \u003Cbr>sources is integrated;some  \u003Cbr>references may be general  \u003Cbr>adequate use of some  \u003Cbr>elaborative techniques  \u003Cbr>·  vocabulary ls generally  \u003Cbr>appropriate for the  \u003Cbr>audience and purpose  \u003Cbr>·generally appropriate style is  \u003Cbr>evident   | The response provides uneven,  \u003Cbr>cursory support/evidence for the  \u003Cbr>opinlon and supporting Idea(s)  \u003Cbr>that indudes partlal or uneven  \u003Cbr>use of sources,facts,and detalls.  \u003Cbr>The response expresses ideas  \u003Cbr>unevenly,uslng simpllstic  \u003Cbr>language:  \u003Cbr>·some evidence from sources  \u003Cbr>may be weakly integrated,  \u003Cbr>imprecise,or repetitive;  \u003Cbr>references may be vague  \u003Cbr>·  weak or uneven use of  \u003Cbr>elaborative techniques;  \u003Cbr>development may consist  \u003Cbr>primarily of source summary  \u003Cbr>·vocabulary use is uneven or  \u003Cbr>somewhat ineffective for the  \u003Cbr>audience and purpose  \u003Cbr>·inconsistent or weak attempt  \u003Cbr>to create appropriate style   | The response provides minimal  \u003Cbr>support/evldence for the oplnion  \u003Cbr>and supporting Idea(s)that  \u003Cbr>includes little or no use","cbCaincXNLfZUYYM","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaincXNLfZUYYM","pdf",573043,"English","# The Better Energy Source\n## Why Solar Energy Is Better\n## Problems With Wind Energy\n## Conclusion and Reader Choice\n## CAASPP Writing Rubric - Persuasive/Opinion (Grades 3–5)","[{\"question\":\"What is the writer’s main opinion about energy sources?\",\"answer\":\"The writer believes solar energy is better than wind energy for many reasons.\"},{\"question\":\"What benefits does the essay give for solar panels?\",\"answer\":\"The essay says solar energy does not need gasoline, coal, or other fuel that releases harmful gases, does not require connecting to power lines, and relies on sunshine that reaches Earth almost everywhere.\"},{\"question\":\"What problems does the essay mention for wind energy?\",\"answer\":\"The essay states that wind turbines may not work if there is no wind, can injure or kill birds due to sharp blades, and take up more space than solar panels.\"}]","The Better Energy Source - Persuasive Opinion Writing | PDF",1790992275]