1. Topic-
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2. Content-
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NM CCSS: W.2.1 Write an opinion piece in which they introduce the
topic or book they are writing about, state an opinion, supply reasons
that support the opinion, use linking words to connect opinion and
reasons, and provide a concluding statement or section.
Define opinion
Parts of an opinion text
Topic
Opinion
Linking words
Reasons
Closing sentence |
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3. Goals: Aims/Outcomes-
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1. Students will know the parts of an opinion text.
2. Students will define an opinion text.
3. Students will write three reasons for their opinion. |
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4. Objectives-
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1. Students will define an opinion as "An opinion is when I tell
what I think or how I feel about a topic or a text."
2. Students will write 3 reasons why they would rather be a cat or
a dog.
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5. Materials and Aids-
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| Handout: "Would You Rather be a Cat or a Dog? |
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6. Procedures/Methods-
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A. Introduction-
1. Ask: What is an opinion?
Student response
Say: An opinion is when I tell what I think or how I feel about a
topic or a text.
2. Students repeat definition.
3. How do we write an opinion text? |
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B. Development-
1. Refer to poster "What I Believe"
2. I feel _ is _
I think _ is _
In my opinion _ is _
3. I will demonstrate how to fill in the blanks. |
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C. Practice-
1. Have students divide into two groups: Dogs and cats.
2. Ask groups to discuss why they prefer dogs or cats. using the language
from the poster. I feel, I think, in my opinion _ is _
3. As a class I will write their reasons on the board. |
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D. Independent Practice-
1. Give students the handout.
2. Have students write three reasons why they would rather be a cat
or a dog.
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E. Accommodations (Differentiated Instruction)-
1. Help students with spelling.
2. Supply word bank.
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F. Checking for understanding-
Did students write three reasons for their opinion?
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G. Closure-
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