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Opinion Writing

Description: 

In this unit students will learn how to write opinion essays and persuasive letters. They will apply this learning in an authentic context by writing letters to persuade school staff, family members, or the Scholastic CEO of the importance of diverse books.

Learning Targets: 
Students will be able to write an opinion piece with an introduction, at least 2 reasons, and a conclusion.
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PDF icon Emma Gallo-Chasanoff - AAPS TBDL Blended Unit Planning Document #2.pdf105.28 KB
Author: 
emmagallochasanoff
Content Area: 
Language Arts
Writing
Language: 
English
Resource Type: 
Lesson
Licensing: 
Creative Commons Licence
Grade: 
2
Common Core Language Arts
Common Core Language Arts: 
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.2.1

What concepts or procedures are being explained or demonstrated in this lesson object?

Students will learn how to write an opinion piece, including using reasons to support their opinion. They will learn how to brainstorm with an outline, write a draft, and edit their piece before publishing. Students will also learn how their writing can help make the world a better place.

What was your experience, both successes and challenges, using this lesson object with your students?

My students were so excited to write the letters to the CEO of Scholastic that they forgot what they had just learned! We had to backtrack to solidify their writing first before moving on with the letters.