opinion writing in grades 1-3: [topic] adapted by angel peavler and jean wolph from nwp i3 college...
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Opinion Writing in Grades 1-3: [Topic]
Adapted by Angel Peavler and Jean Wolph from NWP i3 College Ready Writers Program materials
KWP RSPDI
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Writing Reading Argument MINI-UNITEmphasis
# of Lessons
ARGUMENT SKILLS PRODUCT ELEMENTS OF
ARGUMENT CLOSE READING STRATEGIES
RESPONSE TO READINGS TOPICS
Draft, Feedback, Revise, Reflect Close reading strategies
Writing & talking to develop knowledge on
topic or issue
Using text-based evidence to support an opinion
4 Lessons
Entering Skills:• Using
Flipbook format for writing
• Partner talks• Ind. sentence
writing in response to a question
Foundational Skills: • Giving text-
based evidence
• Commenting on evidence
• Conclusion
Product: Multi-page flipbook (First I Thought, Then I Learned, Now I Think)
Researching to make an informed opinion
Giving reasons based on evidence
Commenting on evidence (this makes me think)
Partner Talks
Scaffolded writing:First I Thought, Then I Learned, Now I Think)
[Inquiry Question]
3 shared readings (graph or chart, podcast, website)
Mini-Unit Overview
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Writing Standards Emphasized in the Mini-Unit
• Write opinion pieces in which students introduce the topic.
• Write opinion pieces in which students state an opinion, giving reasons.
• Write opinion pieces in which students provide a concluding statement or section.
In this mini-unit, we are helping students to explore a topic and then form an evidence-based opinion. They are not writing arguments at this point.
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Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4
Introduce research question (inquiry).
Begin Flipbook.
First I Thought: Write in response to research question.
Partner sharing.
Study image.
Partner talks.
Then I Learned: Write in response to research question.
Listen to podcast.
Partner talks.
Then I Learned: Continue writing in response to research question.
Read article.
Then I Learned: Continue writing in response to research question.
Re-read flipbook.
Learn about conclusions.
Now I Think: Write a conclusion. What should we do about [topic]?
Mini-Unit Sequence
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Starting Our Flip Book
Should we [topic]?Write this on the flap.
This is our research question.
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Should we [topic]?
What do you think?
Think-Pair-Share
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Page 1 of Our Flip Book
Should we [topic]?
First I thought…
Write this on the next flap.
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Should we [topic]?
What did you think?
• I’ve never thought about it before.
• I think we should [topic] because __________.
• I do not think we should [topic] because ___________.
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Fill the first flap: First I thought…First I thought…
Use the space to explain your thinking.
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Should we [topic]?
Study the [graph/chart]. Turn and talk: What do you notice about this [chart/graph]?
Text #1Now let’s start our research. We’ll look at several texts to gather information about [topic].
Insert graph or chart here
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Should we conserve water?
Let’s read closely! What do the numbers tell us?
Text #1Insert graph or chart here
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Page 2 of Our Flip Book
Should we [topic]?
First I thought…
Then I learned…
Write this on the next flap.
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Now try one of these sentence frames:
• After studying the [graph or chart] about [topic], I noticed that ___________________.
• According to the [author or publisher of the graph or chart], ______________________. This makes me think__________________.
• The [chart of graph] says ________________, so that means ________________________.
Capturing our thinking
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More RESEARCH!Text #2
Now, we are going to listen to “[Title]”.
[url]
•Insert information about podcast and provide url
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More RESEARCH!Text #2
TURN-N-TALK:
What did you learn about [topic] from the [“Title”] podcast?
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Let’s continue writing: Then I learned…Then I learned…
Use the space to explain facts about [topic]. Try at least one of these sentence frames:
• [“Title”] explains that ________________________.
• According to the podcast [“Title”], ______________.
The author of [“Title”], [insert author’s name], described ___________________________________.
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[title of] websiteText #3 Let’s READ and RESEARCH to find out more!
[insert url of website]
[insert screenshot of website’s home page]
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Return to Our Flip Book
Should we [topic]?
First I thought…
Then I learned… Go back to this spot. Here you will continue recording new learning about [topic]. Use the back of the sheet, if needed.
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Use the back of the flap or add a new sheet, if needed: Then I Learned…
Then I Learned…
Use the space to explain facts about [topic] that you learned from the website. Be sure to tell the name of the website and its url.
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Try one of these sentence frames to share information from the website about [topic].
According to the [“Title” website at _____], __________________________.
After researching on the [“Title” website at ____], I learned ______________.
Based on what I read on the [“Title” website at ____], ___________________________.
Remember to copy the URL.
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Finishing Our Flip Book
Re-read everything you have written so far.
Should we [topic]?
First I thought…
Then I learned…
Now I think… Then write this on the last flap.
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It’s time to CONCLUDE (or end).
Good endings often do one of these two things:
•Tell the reader what you would like him/her to do.
•Explain to the reader what you would like him/her to think.
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Fill the last flap: Now I think…First I thought…
Use the space to explain your thinking. Now that you’ve done the research, what do you think about [topic]? You might try this sentence framework:
[WHO] should (or should not) do [WHAT] because [WHY].
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Sharing
• Read your flip book to your partner.• Talk about ways you plan to [topic]!
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Something to think about…
[An inspirational quotation or picture can be inserted here.]
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Next Steps
• Students could develop other flip books on new topics, using the same process.
• A revision study could be planned. Students would select ONE flip book to turn into a polished piece.