Write opinion pieces in which they introduce the topic or book they are writing about, state an opinion, supply reasons that support the opinion, use linking words (e.g. because, and, therefore, since, for example, also) to connect opinion and reasons, and provide a concluding statement or section.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.w.3.1
Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.sl.3.1
Engage effectively in a range or collaborative discussions with diverse partners on grade 3 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.
Resources:
Achieve the Core- http://achievethecore.org/page/503/common-core-argument-opinion-writing
Nancy Fetzer’s Literacy Connections-
http://www.nancyfetzer.com/
Project GLAD-
http://ntcprojectglad.com/
Georgia ELA Educator Forum-
http://georgiaelaccgpsk-5.wikispaces.com/Third+Grade+ELA /
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Opinion Writing with the OREO organizer
Writing Prompt:
Think of examples from your daily life when the ability to clearly state an opinion and support it with the credible facts, reasons, and examples was important to you.
Writing in the Classroom
From the College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Writing:
Text Types and Purposes
1. Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.
2. Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.
3. Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences.
Writing, to me, is simply thinking through my fingers.
Isaac Asimov / To support opinion (persuasive) writing:
1. Make a list, with the whole class, of thing that they like/don’t like, i.e. movies, t.v. shows, food, sports, books, school subjects, animals, field trips, etc.
2. Make a list of things they want to change. i.e. “I want a pet.” “I want a later bedtime” for persuasive writing.
3. Have students write opinions about the characters in stories/texts they read. What kind of a person is the character? Why do they think that? Model how to use examples from the text to support their reasons.
4. Students write book reports as a review for a website, i.e. Amazon, etc. Have them see some examples from the website, and then have them choose books they like or dislike and write reviews stating why they like/dislike the books, using examples from the text to support their opinions.
5. Share some appropriate letters to the editor about a cause that’s important to kids. i.e. in our town, some people don’t want the city to spend money on a new animal shelter. Have students take sides, debate, write letters to the editor.
/ Persuasive Writing: Take a Stand
The ability to state ideas clearly and back them up with proof is increasingly important, regardless of one’s profession, age or background. New technologies such as blogs, podcasts, instant messaging, virtual social networks and email make opinionated self-expression easier and more encouraged than ever before. At the same time, learning to distinguish reputable sources of information from inaccurate sources is challenging, yet important when making credible arguments. Learning how to recognize credible sources and use those to form opinions and support them is a skill used by everyone from sports stars and homemakers to business leaders and politicians.
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