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ContentsTeacher Suggestions and Book List
Classroom Posters
Modeled Writing and Guided Questions
Student Directions
3 Student Prompts
Student Opinion Graphic Organizer
Student Opinion Writing Checklist
Student Opinion Writing Reference Sheet (in 3 sizes)
Teacher Rubric
Pick an Opinion-Opinion Writing Challenge Option
Opinion Writing Illustration Sheet
Extra Lined Paper
Extra Lined Paper(Winter Themed)
Bulletin Board Letters
Teacher SuggestionsThis pack was created to get students excited about writing opinion pieces. This unit includes classroom posters to aid instruction, student reference guide for writer’s notebooks or binders, graphic organizers, student directions, three spring themed opinion prompts, rubric, student editing and revising checklist, and an opinion writing challenge. Also included is a modeled writing example to share with students or annotate together. Guiding questions are included to help guide your classroom discussion. Begin the lesson sharing the modeled writing to kick off discussions about this type of writing, or share after you have taught the elements of opinion writing.
Opinion Writing Challenge (Optional Twist):All prompts come with a challenge activity. You may choose to use the challenge for all prompts, none of the prompts, or one of the prompts. Instead of having students select their own opinion based on the prompt, you can assign them an opinion that they must write to. Copy and cut the cards for this challenge. Place them in a bag or basket. Have students select a card without looking. Whichever they pick, they must write to. Students may, or may not share the same opinion as the card that they selected. My students love this activity. This simple challenge gives students an opportunity to write from a different perspective.
Possible Ideas To Use These Prompts Include:*Keep in Writing Folders to take through the Writing Process*Independent Writing During Writer’s Workshop*Pair or Group Writing Activities*Formal or Informal Writing Assessments *Writing Centers*Bulletin Board: Display students opinion writing pieces and illustrations. Call your bulletin board, “Would You Rather?” and engage people to stop and vote for which they would rather do, based on the writings of your students. This makes a fun and interactive bulletin board for the hallway! (letters included for your board)
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Here are some ways I have used these activities in my classroom:
Writing centers or stations
Small group work and partnership activities
Formal or informal assessments
Independent practice/Reinforcement
Test Prep
Teacher SuggestionsGoing Further:Once students have written their opinion pieces, group the students that share the same opinion. Have those students create presentations combining all their ideas. Presentations can be shared with other classes.
You might enjoy these opinion/persuasive based picture books to go along with this unit:Great Kapok Tree By Lynn CherryA Fine, Fine School By Sharon CreechI Wanna Iguana By Karen Orloff
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I think… In my opinion…I believe… It seems to me…I feel… I prefer…You should… You should not…
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to think in a certain way and encourage, or persuade, readers to share the writer’s point of view or thoughts.
Purpose: to convince others
Signal Words:
Opinion
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Hook the reader. Introduce the topic.
Clearly state your opinion.
Introduction
Include at least 3 specific details and examples to support your opinion.
Include signal words.
Body
Wrap up with a strong conclusion statement.
Restate your opinion.
Conclusion
Organized?
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audience?Be sure to know who your
audience is when writing opinion writing pieces. This helps you to target your supporting details to your audience and address them
in your thesis statement.
Your audience is:*Someone in need of a
recommendation*Usually a friend, parent,
or teacher
Introduction: Hook the reader and clearly state your opinion.
Body: Include at least 3 specific details and examples to support your opinion.
Conclusion: Restate your opinion and wrap up with a strong conclusion statement.
STUDENT REFERENCEOpinion Writing
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Opinion Writing Structure
Opinion Writing Genre Key Words
Opinion Writing Audience
I think I believe I feel I recommend You should In my opinion It seems to me I prefer Everyone should You should not
Writing genre that helps you to share your thoughts and opinions
Convinces others to think in a certain way and encourage, or persuade, readers to share your point of view and thoughts.
Be sure to know who your audience is when writing opinion writing pieces. This helps you to target your supporting details to your audience and address them in your thesis statement.
Your reader is someone in need of a recommendation.
Can be a friend, parent, or teacher.
Did I . . . Yes! No, I will fix it
now!Indent each paragraph?
Include complete sentences?
Begin each sentence with a capital letter?
Check for correct grammar and spelling?
Use end punctuation correctly?
Did I . . . Yes! No, I will add it now!
Clearly state my opinion in the introduction?
Give at least 3 supporting reasons with details?
Use signal words?
Convince my reader with specific details?
Include a strong closing statement to wrap up?
Editing
Revising
Name: ______________________________ Date:__________
Student ChecklistOpinion Writing
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Focus on Topic
-Address all components of the prompt skillfully.
-States a strong and clear opinion.
-Responds appropriately to the prompt.
-States opinion.
-Responds to most of the prompt.
-Limited or unclear opinion is stated.
-Responds to some or none of the
prompt.-No opinion is
stated.
Organization -Logical and clear paragraphing.
-Topic and conclusion sentence are strong. -Skillfully uses linking
words to connect ideas.
-Correct paragraphstructure.
-Topic and conclusion sentences are clear.
-Linking words are used to connect similar ideas.
-Incomplete paragraphing.
-Unclear topic and conclusion sentences.
-Some linking words are used.
-No paragraphing-No linking words
used.
Support -On topic and substantial supporting ideas and facts
are included.
-On topic and relevant ideas and facts are
included.
-Minimal amount of relevant ideas and facts
are included.
-No relevant ideas or facts are
included.
Language -Varied sentencestructure.
-Sophisticated language.-Specific, content rich
word choice.-No errors.
-Some varied sentence structure.
-Content specific word choice used.
-Errors are minimal and do not interfere with meaning
of the writing.
-Repetitive sentence structure.
-Limited content word choice.
-Errors are often and at times, interfere with meaning of the writing.
-No correct sentence structure.
-No content specific word
choice.-Many errors.
Name: ______________________________ Date:__________
RubricOpinion Writing
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Reflect on yourself as an opinion writer!
When I write opinion essays, I feel ________________, because________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The hardest part about opinion writing is:________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
The easiest part about opinion writing is:________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
My opinion writing skills have improved by:_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
An opinion topic I would like to write about:_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Name: ______________________________ Date:__________
I am a writer!
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Modeled Writing
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In my opinion, there is nothing better to do during the summer months than spending the day at the beach. When you go to the beach you can play in the water, build sandcastles, or just relax with a good book.
At the beach you can play in the warm water to cool yourself down from the hot weather. You can play games like Marco Polo, water tag, or have swimming races. Don’t forget to bring rafts to the beach, too. If you have a raft, you can lay out and float in the water. You can observe fish and rocks as you play in the water, too.
Another great thing about spending the day the beach in the summer, is that you can build sandcastles. Building sandcastles can be an activity you do alone or with others. Using your buckets and shovels, collect water to make the sand wet Go on an adventure hunt and collect rocks and shells to decorate your sand building creation. If you are really good at sand castle building, you might even want to enter a contest!
There is also time to relax at the beach, too! One of the best things about going to the beach during the summer, is that you can sit back in a beach chair and read your favorite book. If you go to the beach with a friend, you can each bring a book and swap books when you are done.
During the summer, you can do many different outdoor activities. I believe the best activity is going to the beach! There is so much to do there, that you would never be bored. You should ask your mom and dad if you can go to the beach this summer!
Guiding Questions How do you know that this is an opinion writing
piece?
How did the author hook the reader?
What is the goal for the reader?
Who is the audience?
What opinion writing signal words did the author
use?
What else did they include in the piece to make
you want to read more?
How did the author wrap up their writing?
What suggestions would you give the author to
improve this writing piece?
Do you think the author made their opinion
clear? How?
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Student Writing Tasks
Which do you prefer…a rainy day or sunny day? Why? What makes you like one more than the other?
Your Tasks . . .*Pick one, rainy or sunny day.*Collect your ideas and record them on the graphic organizer. *Turn your ideas into paragraphs.*Edit and revise your writing using the checklist.*Make any needed changes.*Rewrite your opinion piece on final copy paper.*Create an illustration showing your opinion.*Reread your writing and be ready to share!
Name: _______________________________ Date:__________
WHAT’S YOUR OPINION?
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Topic: _________________________________________________________________
Reason 1__________________
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Purpose: _____________________________________________________________
State Your Opinion: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Conclusion: _______________________________________________________________
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Spring weather is unpredictable! Which would you rather have: a rainy day or sunny day? Explain.
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WHAT’S YOUR OPINION?
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Which would you prefer to plant…a food garden or flower garden? Why? What makes you like one idea more than the other?
Your Tasks . . .*Pick one, food garden or flower garden.*Collect your ideas and record them on the graphic organizer.
*Turn your ideas into paragraphs.*Edit and revise your writing using the checklist.*Make any needed changes.*Rewrite your opinion piece on final copy paper.
*Create an illustration showing your opinion.*Reread your writing and be ready to share!
Name: _______________________________ Date:__________
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Topic: _________________________________________________________________
Reason 1__________________
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Purpose: _____________________________________________________________
State Your Opinion: __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Conclusion: _______________________________________________________________
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Opinion WritingGraphic Organizer
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Reason 3__________________
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Plant a food or flower garden?
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Springtime means time to plant a garden! Which would you rather plant, a
food (vegetable or fruit) garden or flower garden? Explain.
Name: _______________________________ Date:_________
WHAT’S YOUR OPINION?
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Which would you prefer to have as a pet…a baby chick or a baby bunny? Why? What makes you like one more than the other?
Your Tasks . . .*Pick one, baby chick or baby bunny.*Collect your ideas and record them on the graphic organizer. *Turn your ideas into paragraphs.*Edit and revise your writing using the checklist.*Make any needed changes.*Rewrite your opinion piece on final copy paper.*Create an illustration showing your opinion.*Reread your writing and be ready to share!
Name: _______________________________ Date:__________
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Topic: _________________________________________________________________
Reason 1__________________
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Purpose: _____________________________________________________________
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Conclusion: _______________________________________________________________
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Opinion WritingGraphic Organizer
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Baby chick or baby bunny?
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Which would you rather have as a pet this spring: a baby chick or baby
bunny? Why? Explain.
Name: _______________________________ Date:_________
WHAT’S YOUR OPINION?
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Opinion Writing is more challenging when you are told which side you have to persuade your readers to like, especially when you do not agree with the opinion you were given. Are you up for the challenge?
Your Tasks . . .*Pick the side you will write about out of the basket.*Collect your ideas and record them on the graphic organizer. *Turn your ideas into paragraphs.*Edit and Revise your writing using the checklist.*Make any changes needed.*Rewrite your opinion piece on final copy paper.*Create an illustration to match your writing.*Reread your writing and be ready to share!
Name: ______________________________ Date:__________
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OPINION WRITING CHALLENGE
OPINION WRITING CHALLENGERainy or Sunny Day?
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OPINION WRITING CHALLENGERainy or Sunny Day?
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OPINION WRITING CHALLENGEFood or Flower Garden?
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OPINION WRITING CHALLENGEFood or Flower Garden?
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OPINION WRITING CHALLENGEBaby chick or baby bunny?
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OPINION WRITING CHALLENGEBaby chick or baby bunny?
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Bulletin Board
Letters in 2 sizes
