Our Opinion writing unit is taking off! We have learned how to write a TOPIC SENTENCE, use several REASONS, and write a CONCLUSION sentence. We are now also including examples of our reasons. We are drawing our evidence from audio, visual, and written material to prepare us for what is to come on the M-Step Reading and Writing part this week. Check out some of our work:
We have been working on Opinion Writing these past few weeks. Students have been given choices to write about their favorite pets (cat or dog), whether they like waffles or pancakes better, and whether or not they think students should do homework, and if they should get money for chores. Students have been using this graphic organizer... to write a topic sentence, three STRONG reasons with transition words and a conclusion sentence. Check out what we have been doing:
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June 2016
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