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Content Standard Alignment: (Please also include the description of the standard, rather than just the “code”)
W.2.1: 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.
Instructional Materials/Resources: (Please include teacher materials and student materials. If you are using a
book, include the title; if you are using a video/video clip, include the link and/or title)
Teacher Materials: Sample review of toy, building blocks, Review slideshow, 24 copies of review writing, selection
of Dollar Store toys
Student Materials: pencil, crayon
Methods and Instructional Strategies
Anticipated Student Misconceptions:
-Students may not use specific reasoning to explain their rating of the toys.
-Students may give a rating that is not reflective of their opinion
Concept Prerequisites:
-Students must know the difference between a fact and an opinion
-Students must know that an opinion must be supported with descriptive reasons
Introduction- Anticipatory Last week, we explored the difference between facts and opinions. You all did a
Set: (The “Hook”) great job of identifying what is a fact and what is an opinion. Then, we practiced
writing our opinions to different would you rather questions. With this writing, you
had to give your opinion and then give three reasons to support your answer.
Differentiation According to Student Needs: (Be certain to consider struggling students, as well as students who
catch on very quickly – be sure to thoughtfully plan learning groups to facilitate learning for all)
When students are independently writing, I will pull a students to a small group table. I will help students to
articulate their reasoning through using questioning and writing their thoughts on a whiteboard. Students will
then be able to copy the dictated sentences onto their worksheets.
Assessment (Formative and Summative): (This is not necessarily some type of formal assessment, but how
do you plan to check for student understanding? Exit slips, Turn & Talk, Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down, making
rounds around the room are all examples, or consider creating a quick quiz using Plickers, Kahoot, or
Socrative. In addition, how will you document your findings?)
I will conduct formative assessments as students play with the toys and while they are independently writing.
When students are playing with the toys, I will ask students for their initial opinions. I will listen to see if students
are able to give descriptive opinions. If a student’s only opinion is “it’s nice” or “it’s good”, then I will use
questioning to elicit deeper responses. I will note on a sticky note if any students are struggling with developing a
specific opinion. When students are independently writing, I will observe their ability to translate their thoughts to
paper. I will provide assistance to students who have difficulty writing their thoughts by engaging them in
conversation about the toy. Lastly, I will read the student’s completed work and note any trends of
misunderstandings that I can address in the next writing lesson.