Opinion Writing

4th grade

Language Arts

Opinion writing

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7- Graphic Organizer

6- Prompt

5- Rubric

4- Writing outline

3- What is an opinion?

2- Video

1- Standards

Day 1 INDEX

15-Language

14- Day 4

13-Day 3

12-Day 2

11- Video 3

10- Video 2

9- Article Two

8- Article One

Standards Learning Target

Vocabulary

Opinion- tells an attitude or judgment, cannot be proven true or false Evidence-something that supports or challenges a claim, theory, or argument. Summarize-to tell in your own words, what happened in the story. Supporting details- describes or explains the main idea of the text. Why is it important to see both sides of an argument before deciding your viewpoint?

ELAGSE4W1: Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons

I can state my opinion with supporting details.

Flocabulary

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What is an opinion?

An opinion is what you feel, think, or believe about something. Your opinion helps you make a choice. Your opinion is not a fact! Other people may disagree with your opinion. Opinions cannot be proven true or false.

Writing outline

*State your opinion and reasons for your opinion* Introduction: - Hook the reader - State your Opinion - List 3-4 main reasons Body: - List reasons in separate paragraphs - Support reasons with facts and details Conclusion: - Restate your opinion in different words - End with a snap

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Rubric

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Writing Prompt

You are studying different cities of the future. You must write about which type of city you think scientists should continue to research. Write an essay in which you state your opinion on which of the two futuristic cities discussed in the articles scientists should continue to research. Your article will be read by the other students at your school. Use evidence from the articles to help support your opinion on the topic. Make sure to include your opinion, clearly organize your essay, and support your opinion with details from the sources.

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Organzing your text

Beginning: Introduce the topic or text. State your opinion. Middle: - Plan to group related information together into paragraphs or sections. - Provide reasons for your opinion. - Introduce each paragraph with a sentence that states the reason or the main idea of the paragraph you are about to write. - Develop the middle reasons with facts and details that come directly from the text, it's your evidence! - Use linking words or phrases to connect ideas. Reflection: In each paragraph, include your thoughts​ about the evidence you included. You need to connect your thoughts to the evidence. End: Provide a concluding section related to the rest of the essay. It might be a feeling, impression, or message you want the reader to leave with.

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Opinion Writing

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7- Graphic Organizer

6- Prompt

5- Rubric

4- Writing outline

3- What is an opinion?

2- Video

1- Standards

Day 2 INDEX

15-Language

14- Day 4

13-Day 3

12-Day 1

11- Video 3

10- Video 2

9- Article Two

8- Article One

Standards Learning Target

Vocabulary

Opinion- tells an attitude or judgment, cannot be proven true or false Evidence-something that supports or challenges a claim, theory, or argument. Summarize-to tell in your own words, what happened in the story. Supporting details- describes or explains the main idea of the text. How can I support my opinion?

ELAGSE4W1: Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons

I can state my opinion with supporting details.

7- Graphic Organizer

6- Prompt

5- Rubric

4- Writing outline

3- What is an opinion?

2- Video

1- Standards

Day 3 INDEX

15-Language

14- Day 4

13-Day 2

12-Day 1

11- Video 3

10- Video 2

9- Article Two

8- Article One

Standards Learning Target

Vocabulary

Opinion- tells an attitude or judgment, cannot be proven true or false Evidence-something that supports or challenges a claim, theory, or argument. Summarize-to tell in your own words, what happened in the story. Supporting details- describes or explains the main idea of the text. How can I support my opinion with evidence?

ELAGSE4W1: Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons

I can state my opinion with supporting details.

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• It is clear and structured.

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Index

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Transition words!

- First - Second - Third - Lastly - To begin with - In addition

- Also, - Next - Another reason is - The most important - Obviously, - As you can see,

- In conculsion - To sum it up - To summarize

- I believe - I feel - I think -In my opinion -My favorite - The best

Manage your time carefully so that you can:

• Read the passages
• Plan your response
• Write your response
• Revise and edit your response

Be sure to:

• Use evidence from multiple sources
• Avoid overly relying on one sourse
• Make sure to write in your own words! No copy pasting.

• What does this prompt ask?
• What am I supposed to write about?
• What are the different opinions that could respond to this prompt?
• Who is my audience (readers)?