Grade 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 sense of closure. (1.W.1)
Grade 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, use
linking words (e.g., because, and, also) to connect
opinion and reasons, and provide a concluding
statement or section. (2.W.1)