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I Say Duck, You Say Rabbit. O pinion writing in the primary grades. Felicia Lewis SWP- Summer 2013 Chapman Elementary July 25, 2013 . “People do not seem to realize that their opinion of the world is also a confession of character.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
I Say Duck, You Say Rabbit
Opinion writing in the primary grades.
Felicia LewisSWP- Summer 2013Chapman Elementary July 25, 2013
“People do not seem to realize that their opinion of the world is also a confession of character.”
~Ralph Waldo Emerson
What are ways we come into contact with opinions on a daily basis ?
What does the research say?“ Argument writing is a big deal in the CCSS. If you had a hunch that this was so from its place as number one on the list of writing types.”
“ While all three types are important, the standards put emphasis on the students ability to write sound arguments, as this ability is critical to college and career readiness.”
~Calkins and Lehman Pathways to the Common Core
Why Persuasive Writing in Primary Grades“ We teach persuasive writing so children come to know the real- world power of writing. The persuasive writing genre opens opportunities for writers to work on several qualities of good writing.”
Persuasive Writing requires writers to: Write with purpose for a selected audience Decide upon and then elaborate on the most important part of
their message Write and edit for readers, making sure the text is easy to read
~Sarah Picard Taylor- Teaching Persuasive Writing
My RoadblockHow to teach opinion writing using rigorous
forms and to prepare them for the next grade level.
How to go beyond the traditional forms I have used in the past? (e.g. My favorite book is… My favorite part was… I like…)
What are some helpful strategies?What mentor texts do I use to teach this
effectively and how do I use them?
Looking across the curriculum
W.K.1- Use a combination of
drawing, dictating, and writing to
compose opinion pieces in which they
tell a reader the topic or name of the book
they are writing about and state an
opinion or preference about the book ( e.g.
My favorite book is…)
W1.1- Write opinion pieces in which they
introduce the topic or name the book they are writing about, state an opinion,
supply a reason for the opinion, and provide some of
closure.
W.1.2- Write opinion pieces in which they
introduce the topic or book they are writing
about, state an opinion, supply
reasons that support the opinion, using
linking words (e.g., because, and, also) to connect opinion and reasons, and provide
a concluding statement or section.
Where do I begin? The students have to understand the difference in facts and opinions.
Using mentor texts such as literary nonfiction and biographies are models of texts with numerous examples.
Identifying facts and opinions in text Facts Opinions
Agree or Disagree http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPCoe-6RRksWhen writing and reading opinions students must understand
that because it is an opinion, there is no wrong or right answer. Also, you can agree or disagree with someone else’s opinion. Most importantly the students will have to include reasons and examples to support their opinion.
Duck! Rabbit! and I Don’t Want to Be a Pea are examples of texts to use to show differences in opinions.
VocabularyStating an Opinion Supporting an
Opinion Concluding an opinion
• I think• I feel • My favorite part• I like • In my opinion
• Because• When • The reason
• I feel • I would
recommend • I think • I suggest
OREO Model- Graphic OrganizerOpinion- State your opinion
Reasons- Give reasons to support your opinion
Examples- Give examples that support your opinion
Opinion- Restate your opinion
Example Using the story Red is Best the students will create a Haiku Deck of what they feel is best.http://www.haikudeck.com/p/6UpD64TQYn
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Book ReviewsBook reviews are a way to continue incorporating opinion writing throughout the year.
http://www.kidsfirst.org/
http://www.haikudeck.com/p/6UpD64TQYn
Teaching Opinion Writing Across The Curriculum
Sample for first graders Social Studies Why is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. important enough to have
his own holiday? Do you agree with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s approach to
civil rights? What was Benjamin Franklin’s best invention or discovery?
Science What do you believe is the most powerful force? In your opinion, what part of a plant is the most essential to
the life of a plant?
Math After a graphing activity, have students write an opinion
piece?
Persuasive Letters Persuasive Reviews
• Providing reasons in order to persuade
• Using mini-stories as reasons
• Planning and persuading • Using transitional phrases• Revising • Imagining audiences • Using a word wall
• Writing catchy leads• Writing strong endings • Learning from mentor texts • Revising with a checklist • Using comparisons to
persuade• Editing
Mini Lesson Ideas
Audience Persuade your audience not yourself.Make sure the text you offer to the reader is tailored to their needs.
Would you sell this expensive two seater that you love to a family of 4?
~Gerald GraffThey Say, I Say
Key Points In Opinion Writing Support Evidence- Citing evidence makes your writing more
credible Counterarguments- Show that you have considered arguments
against your claim. Tone- Present your argument maturely. Avoid using the words
always and never. Planning- If the work is well planned the focus can be on
language rather than content. Editing- Check for content and confirm that the ideas are relevant
and explained in enough detail for the reader to understand. Practice- By practicing students will develop skills that are useful
in numerous academic and professional contents.
~ Khyati KapaiExpress Yourself! Writing Persuasive Essays
Closing Thoughts Questions
Resources Calkins, Lucy, Mary Ehrenworth, and Christopher Lehman. Pathways to the Common Core, Accelerating Achievement. Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann. 2012. Print
Common Core State Standards. Common Core State Standards Initiative. n.d. Web. 21, June, 2013. www.corestandards.org
Graff, Gerald, and Cathy Birkenstein. “They Say, I Say”, The Moves that Matter in Persuasive Writing. New York. Norton, W.W & Company. 2007. iPad eBook file.
Kapai, Khytai. Express Yourself! Writing Persuasive Essays: Singapore. Trafford . 2013. iPad eBook file
Ray, Katie Wood. Study Driven: Portsmouth, NH. Heinemann. 2006. Print
Taylor, Picard Sarah. A Quick Guide to Teaching Persuasive Writing: Portsmouth, NH. Heinemann. 2006. Print