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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