If a student disagrees or wants to counter a claim, these sentence starters are a good way to keep the discussion engaging and positive.
"The Best Pet" Common Core Opinion Writing Unit
This opinion writing unit is CCSS aligned for grades 2nd, 3rd, and 4th. In this file, you will get:--An outline of the specific CCSS covered--A detailed 3 week lesson plan--Anchor papers to help students see what quality opinion writing pieces look like or for the teacher to use as his/her own to mo...
Opinion Writing Printables {FREE}
WRITE ON! With the implementation of the Common Core standards, firsties must now write an opinion piece! These printables are perfect to use when your students choose their own topic or after reading a mentor text! Thanks for taking a look! Please stop by my blog, Castles and Crayons, {http:...
Picture Books That Demonstrate Persuasive Writing
Persuasive writing can also be creative writing! This post teaches you how to use picture book examples of persuasive writing as mini-lessons to improve your student's persuasive pieces.
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Persuasive Writing - Lessons - Blendspace
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I Don't Want To Be A Frog {Opinion Book Companion}
Goodness, it's been a long time since I've blogged about a new book companion. I couldn't be more excited about this newest gem! I found the story, I Don't Want To Be A Frog at Target last month and was captivated after reading the first few pages. The story is told through dialogue between two frogs. The text is written in speech bubbles. It's one of the best examples of opinion writing with supporting and opposing reasons. Here's a book trailer of the story! It's simply... PRECIOUS! When…
Persuasive writing burger template
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Persuasive Writing for Kids: Writing a Rough Draft and Closing
After writing a great introduction, you can finish your draft! And don't forget to wrap up your writing with a good closing or conclusion.TEACHERS! For accom...
Let's write an opinion! - Susan Jones
I have been working hard the past couple days to put the finishing touches on my opinion writing pack and I am happy to say it is done! Introducing: This pack has everything you need to get your students expressing their opinions and providing reasons for them! Here are a few sneak peeks into this […]
Writing Workshop Series: Post #6 - Persuasive Writing
Persuasive writing is one of my all-time favorite writing units!! There are so many fun activities to do and persuasion comes so naturally for the kids (you know they try to persuade their parents for things ALL the time!) I begin this unit by having students "Take a Stand" and make a choice between several pairs of options - McDonald's or Burger King, Disney or Nickelodeon, etc. Once they've made their choice they have to support it and tell why that is the better option. This is a great…