Transcript Opinion Writing in Grades 1
Opinion Writing in Grades 1-3: Are Rules Important?
Lesson sequence by Angel Peavler, KWP RSPDI Team A mini-unit adapted from NWP i3 College Ready Writers Program materials
Argument MINI-UNIT Emphasis # of Lessons ARGUMENT SKILLS Mini-Unit Overview PRODUCT Writing ELEMENTS OF ARGUMENT Reading CLOSE READING STRATEGIES RESPONSE TO READINGS TOPICS Using text based evidence to support an opinion 4 Lessons Draft, Feedback, Revise, Reflect Entering Skills:
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Using Flipbook format for writing
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Partner sharing
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Ind. sentence writing in response to a question Product: Multi page flipbook (First I Thought, Then I Learned, Now I Think) or 3 sequential Writers’ Notebook entries Researching to make an informed opinion Giving reasons based on evidence Close reading strategies Writing & talking to develop knowledge on topic or issue Partner Reading Marking text Reading aloud Scaffolded writing: First I Thought, Then I Learned, Now I Think) ARE RULES IMPORTANT?
6 shared readings (3 related images, 2 videos, trade book)
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Foundational Skills: Giving text based evidence
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Digging Deeper: Connecting with an audience
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Writing Standards Emphasized in the Mini-Unit
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Write opinion pieces in which they introduce the topic.
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Write opinion pieces in which they state an opinion, giving reasons.
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Write opinion pieces in which they provide a concluding statement or section .
Mini-Unit Sequence
Day 1
Introduce research question (inquiry) Begin Booklet or Writer’s Notebook entries First I Thought: Write in response to research question.
Study first image (whole class); discuss Study images 2 & 3; Partner share Then I Learned: Write in response to research question.
Day 2
Study fourth image (whole class); discuss Then I Learned: Continue writing in response to research question.
Day 3
Watch and discuss video Write in response (a rule you have at home)
Day 4
Listen to tradebook.
Add to “Then I Learned” entry. Write about what can happen when there are no rules.
Partner sharing Class discussion: Who needs to know this? How could we share what we know?
What do you think?
Look at this picture. What do you see?
Are rules important?
What do you and your partner think happened?
WRITE: Then, I learned…Are rules important? Why or why not? Give a reason.
ARE RULES IMPORTANT?
Why do you think rules are made?
Despicable Me Ground Rules
Why do you think Gru made ground rules?
Continue writing: Then, I learned…
Are ground rules important? Why or why not? Give a reason.
ARE RULES IMPORTANT?
The Wiggles Rules Video
Continue writing: Then, I learned…Are rules important? Why or why not? Give a reason.
Continue Writing: Then, I learned…Are rules important? Why or why not? Give a reason.
What do you think?
WRITE: Now, I think … Are rules important? WHYor WHY NOT?
Read your booklet or your writers notebook entries to your elbow partner.
Listen for REASONS we do or do not need rules.
SHARE YOUR WRITING!
Who needs to know what we now know about rules?
How could we share what we know with them?
DIGGING DEEPER!
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