Opinion Writing
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Opinion Writing
Learning Objectives:Compare Persuasion and Common Core Argument/Opinion Writing
“Unpack” your grade level Opinion Writing Standard
Utilize an Opinion Writing Graphic Organizer
Analyze a Vertical Alignment of the Opinion Writing Standard
Success Criteria:
Develop a plan to utilize the ELA Shifts during Opinion Writing instruction
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Distribution Of Writing By Fourth Grade
To Persuade(Argument/Opinion)
To Explain(Informational/Explanatory)
To Convey Experience(Narrative)
30% 35% 35%
Progression of Argument/Opinion Writing
Opinion Writing Is a developing form of Argument Writing
Grades K-5 Grades 6-12
Shifting From Persuasion to Argument/OpinionPersuasion Prompt Argument/Opinion
Task
Table Talk:oWhat differences do you notice between the two writing tasks?oStarting in Kindergarten, what instructional changes are needed at
each grade level to prepare students for this type of writing?
1a, 1e, 4a
Convince the principal whether or not students should be graded on how they behave in school.
Write an opinion letter to your principal. Do you think flavored milk should be served in the school cafeteria? Use information from the articles provided to support your opinion.
Shifting From Persuasion to Argument/Opinion
Persuasion
Based on emotional appeals to audience
Less rigorous- written from
experience and emotion. Does not
require text evidence
Argument/Opinion
Based on logic with a claim and evidence
More rigorous- written using
evidence, facts, and may contain a counterclaim
Old Standards
New Standards
What is a counterclaim?
Why Argument/Opinion Writing?
To change or influence the
reader’s point of view
To bring about some action on
the reader’s part
To ask the reader to accept the
writer’s explanation or evaluation of a
concept, issue, or problem
Frozen Movie Review
As you are watching the review, look for the following:What is movie critic Richard Roeper’s opinion of the movie Frozen?
What reasons does he give for his opinion?
Opinion Writing Graphic Organizer
What Were Your Observations?Opinion: What did Richard Roeper think of the movie Frozen?Richard Roeper thought Frozen was a good movie.
The number of reasons for a task will vary depending on the purpose and text used.
Gorgeous animation
Memorable characters
Filled with action, heart, and energy
Reason:Reason:Reason:
Frozen Movie Review
Watch the movie review again. Find support (evidence) for your reasons listed.
Remember, each reason may not have an equal number of support (evidence)!
Opinion Writing Graphic Organizer
What Were Your Observations?Opinion: Richard Roeper thought Frozen was a good movie.
Reason: Gorgeous animation
Memorable characters
Filled with action, heart, and energy
Support:
Reason:Support:
Reason:Support:
Anna’s sister, Elsa is the Ice Queen
Vibrant colors
3-D animation
Anna, is Elsa’s adoring sister
The snowman, Olaf, is a scene stealer and comic relief
Adventure storyShow stopping songs
A Second
Reveals More Details!
Stop, Talk, & Collaborate
Use the following questions to determine if Richard Roeper provided an effective opinion:
Was he able to change or influence the audience’s point of view? How?Was he able to bring about some action on the audience’s part? How?Did he ask the audience to accept his explanation of a concept, issue, or problem? How?
What Does the Opinion Writing Standard Require?Fourth Grade Opinion Writing Standard
Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information.a. Introduce a topic or text clearly, state an opinion, and create an organizational structure in
which related ideas are grouped to support the writer’s purpose.
What Has To Be TaughtBased on the Standard
What Student Writing Must Look Like Based on the Standard
• Difference between fact and opinion
• Point of view• Supporting reasons/information• Precise introductions• Organizational structure
• The writing provides the writer’s point of view
• An introduction is provided so the reader understands the writer’s opinion
• The writing clearly states reasons in a logical format
1a, 1e
Opinion Writing Action Plan
Analyze and discuss the Vertical Alignment of the Common Core Opinion Writing Standard
1a, 1b, 1c, 1e, 4a
Referring only to the Common Core Opinion Writing Standard, collaborate with your table group to develop an Action Plan
Reflection What ELA Shifts will you utilize
most as you teach Opinion Writing?
How do you plan to utilize these ELA Shifts as you teach Opinion Writing?
1a, 1e, 4a
ReferencesBenjamin, A. (2013). Big skills for the common core. Larchmont: Eye on Education.
Davis, L. (2012). 8 Strategies for designing lesson plans to meet the CCSS opinion and argument writing requirements. Larchmont: Eye on Education.
English Language Arts Standards. (n.d.). Retrieved August 19, 2013, from Common Core State Standards Initiative: http://www.corestandards.org/ELA-Literacy
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For additional recourses, please go to the Okaloosa Common Core Webpage: http://www.okaloosaschools.com/?q=content/common-core