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Grades 2-5

Intro To Opinion Writing

Practice: Opinion Writing

W.2.1, W.3.1, W.4.1, W.5.1

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  • learn characteristics of opinion writing.

  • write opinion pieces on topics or texts.

  • support a point of view with reasons and information.

Before this lesson...

If students need an intro or additional support with understanding the characteristics of the opinion genre, we recommend teaching the Intro to Opinion Writing lesson first.
New Pet: Independent worksheet
Students who are ready to work at an independent level will choose chameleon or hamster and provide 2 reasons to support their opinion. 		30 copies
New Pet: Supported worksheet
Students who could use a little extra support will choose chameleon or hamster and use the sentence starters and the word bank to fill in two reasons to support their opinion. 		30 copies
Prep Instructions

For each student, print the worksheet best suited to their individual needs (independent or supported).

Grades 2-5

Intro To Opinion Writing

Practice: Opinion Writing

W.2.1, W.3.1, W.4.1, W.5.1

4 reviews
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