Opinion Writing Unit: Guided Notes, Sample Essays, Outlines & More

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Shawna Craig

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Grade Levels

3rd - 5th

Subjects

English Language Arts, Writing, Writing-Essays

Resource Type

Printables, Scaffolded Notes, Lesson

Standards

CCSSW.4.1

CCSSW.5.1

CCSSW.5.1a

CCSSW.5.1b

CCSSW.5.1c

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31 pages

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This was the most helpful writing tool. It really helped my students develop their opinion writing skills.

— Melissa R.

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This has been a great resource for breaking down the parts of Opinion writing with text evidence. My students are gaining a much deeper understanding and it's really improving their writing. Love all the examples. Thank you!

— Laurie H.

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Description

This extensive unit focuses on teaching students how to structure a 5-paragraph opinion essay through several examples, reference sheets, and a step-by-step plan to model the ENTIRE process for your students.

INCLUDES:

-FULL teaching plan with explanation and teaching tips for EVERY piece in the resource

-Printable Guided Notes (multiple pages including introductory notes, annotating a sample essay, and full outline of essay structure)

-THREE Mentor/Sample Opinion Essays (full, five-paragraph opinion essays)

-Check for understanding to assess students before they begin their own essays

-Paragraph-by-paragraph Essay Structure Outline

-24 prompt suggestions for student opinion essays

-Checklists for self-editing/revising rough drafts

-Transitions notes/anchor chart

-Graphic Organizer for prewriting

-Score sheet for you to grade published essays

-Reference sheets for teacher use (to fill in guided notes, annotate sample essays, etc.)

-Sample pictures from my teacher notebook that I used with students while teaching this unit

This resource is included in my 5-Paragraph Essay Writing Bundle: Informative & Opinion Units. Download the bundle to save!

Total Pages

31 pages

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Standards

to see state-specific standards (only available in the US).

CCSSW.4.1

Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information.

CCSSW.5.1

Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information.

CCSSW.5.1a

Introduce a topic or text clearly, state an opinion, and create an organizational structure in which ideas are logically grouped to support the writer’s purpose.

CCSSW.5.1b

Provide logically ordered reasons that are supported by facts and details.

CCSSW.5.1c

Link opinion and reasons using words, phrases, and clauses (e.g., consequently, specifically).

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