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Lesson Overview

Students will be able to form an opinion piece concerning one of their classmate’s character traits and give reasons to support that opinion.

Duration

1-2 hours

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Traditional Lesson

Essential Question

How does expressing an opinion with supportive reasoning make you a better writer?

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English Language Arts

SmartBoard to present Powerpoint

Smartboard, projector, construction paper, markers, pencils, cards with names, bag, highlighter, worksheet, PowerPoint, and poster board for character traits.

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Standards

Grade 1: Write left to right leaving space between words.
- W.MCC Meaning, Context, and Craft
  - W.MCC.1 Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.
    - W.MCC.1.1 Write opinion pieces that:
      - W.MCC.1.1.a introduce the topic or text, state an opinion, and create an organizational structure that includes reasons;

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