Description
This W.3.1 third grade opinion writing unit includes lesson plans, writing prompts, writing papers, rubrics, graphic organizers, and assessments perfect for making your Opinion Writing unit a breeze. In 3rd grade, students must introduce topic or text, state their opinion, supply one reason, and provide a sense of closure.
There are 10 lesson plans, which can be spread out over the course of 3 or 4 weeks. There are many activities within each lesson plans, which should take you about 2 or 3 days to complete each. The lesson plans are scaffolded to gradually teach the process of writing opinion pieces.
3rd Grade Opinion Writing Lessons:
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Lesson 1- Structure of an Opinion Piece
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Lesson 2- Stating an Opinion
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Lesson 3- Supplying a Reason
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Lesson 4- Linking Words and Transitions
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Lesson 5- Introducing Topics
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Lesson 6- Strong Closures
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Lesson 7, 8, 9, and 10- Putting It All Together Writing Pieces
Additional Resources to Use:
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Writing Prompts for cyclical practice throughout the year [also in digital option]
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Graphic organizers to use as needed [also in digital option]
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Writing papers with primary lines and regular lines (3 options with picture sizes) [also in digital option]
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Assessments (teacher and self) [also in digital option]
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This unit covers the Writing Common Core State Standard W.3.1:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.3.1
Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons.
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