Common Core State Standards
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.1.A
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.
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Persuasive Text Worksheet
Revise the key structural elements of the persuasive text type with this informal letter.
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Would You Rather...? Question Cards
Use these Would You Rather...? question cards in a variety of ways in the writing classroom.
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Opinion Prompt Cards – Set 1
A set of opinion prompt cards that can be used in a multitude of ways.
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PEEL Paragraph Structure - Poster and Worksheets
A PEEL paragraph technique poster, explanatory worksheet and graphic organizer.
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Persuasive Writing - Introductory Phrases
Have your students use strong introductory phrases in their persuasive writing.
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Opinion Planning Template – Castle
A template for students to plan an argumentative text.
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Opinion Prompt Cards – Set 2
A set of opinion prompt cards that can be used in a multitude of ways.
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Opinion Writing Checklist
Now your students can make sure that they have everything they need in their opinion text.
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Conservation T-Shirt Challenge
An engaging, creative task where students design their own t-shirt promoting the conservation of the Amazon rainforest.
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5 Opinion Writing Prompt Stimulus Sheets
A set of 5 writing prompt stimulus sheets with an opinion text focus.
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Paragraph of the Week PowerPoint - Opinion Paragraphs
A Paragraph of the Week PowerPoint presentation to use when setting up this writing strategy in your classroom.
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Parts of a Paragraph Poster
Use this burger themed poster to remind your students about paragraph structure.
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Opinion Sentence Worksheet
Some opinion sentence starters to be completed with evidence.
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TEEL Paragraph Structure - Poster and Worksheets
A PEEL paragraph technique poster, explanatory worksheet and graphic organizer.
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Opinion Techniques Posters
A set of 11 opinion techniques posters with examples of different methods.
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Persuasive Writing Bump It Up Wall – Grade 5
A visual display for your classroom to help students 'bump up' their persuasive writing.
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Constructing an Opinion Paragraph
A 60 minute lesson in which students will identify and use correct paragraph structure.
