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Opinion/Argument Writing

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Opinion/Argument Writing

December 5, 2015
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Student Tools

How To Opinion/Argument Posters

July 8, 2016
  • K-5 O.R.E.O (Opinion, Reason, Examples, Opinion) Poster
  • G 1-5 Quick Tries Opinon Writing Poster
  • TK-K How to Write Opinions Poster
  • K How to Write Opinions Poster B
  • K-2 Writing About Our Opinions Poster
  • K-2 Opinion Writing - Book Talks Poster
  • G1 Opinion Writing Level 3 Poster
  • G2 Opinion Writing Level 3 Poster
  • G3 Opinion Writing Level 3 Poster
  • G3-5 Opinion Writing Poster
  • G4 Opinion Writing Level 3 Poster
  • G5 Opinion Writing Level 3 Poster
  • G6 Argument Writing How to Poster
  • G6-8 Argument Writing How to Poster
  • G6-8 Steps to Writing a Powerful Argument
  • G6-8 Argument Essay Writing for History
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Teaching Tools

3. Writing Performance Tasks (WPTs) – Opinion/Argument Writing

October 7, 2015

The writing performance tasks included here are samples we developed for some of our school districts. They include the teacher directions and the student prompt and directions. (Note: Links to videos may have changed, find a new one!) You can use the generic versions to create your own.

If you would like us to help your district in developing writing prompts or with teaching strategies for writing in the Common Core, please contact us!

  • GK GENERIC Opinion WPT
  • GK Opinion WPT - Best Pet Rabbits or Snakes
  • GK Opinion WPT - Best Snacks
  • G1 GENERIC Opinion WPT
  • G1 Opinion WPT Best Class Pet Hamsters, Rabbits, Snakes
  • G1 Opinion WPT Best Fruit
  • G2 GENERIC Opinion WPT
  • G2 Opinion WPT Playground Activity
  • G2 Opinion WPT Best Pet - Hamster, Goldfish, Tarantula
  • G3 GENERIC Opinion WPT
  • G3 Opinion WPT Bottled or Tap Water
  • G3 Opinion WPT Government and School Lunch
  • G3 Opinion WPT Bottled or Tap Water
  • G4 GENERIC Opinion WPT
  • G4 Opinion WPT Best Breakfast for a 4th Grader
  • G4 Opinion WPT Should Computers Replace Teachers
  • G4 Opinion WPT Recycle Yes or No
  • G5 GENERIC Opinion WPT
  • G5 Opinion WPT Best Ways to Save Water
  • G5 Opinion WPT Zoos Good or No
  • G5 Opinion WPT What Students Should Have for Lunch
  • G6 GENERIC Argument WPT
  • G6 Argument WPT Do Video Games Contribute to Education
  • G6 Argument WPT Pro/Con More Money for Fast Food Workers?
  • G7 GENERIC Argument WPT
  • G7 Argument WPT Longer School Day or Homework
  • G8 GENERIC Argument WPT
  • G8 Argument WPT Violent Video Games = Violent Behavior?
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Student Tools

Opinion/Argument Student Tools

July 28, 2013
  • GK-2 Opinion Writing Organizer
  • G3 and up Opinion Writing Organizer
  • GK-3 Opinion Writing Student Checklists
  • G4-6 Opinion Writing Student Checklists
  • GK-1 Sharing My Opinion Word Bank
  • Opinion Writing Language Frames
  • Hooks-Leads for Argument Essays Worksheet
  • Primary Fact/Opinion Worksheet and Discussion Cards
  • My Writing Progress Chart
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Teaching Tools

Opinion/Argument Teaching Tools

July 28, 2013

These are tools designed especially for teachers to help them teach Opinion and Argument writing in the Common Core. 

See also the General Writing Section for additional resources.

If you would like us to help your district in developing tools or teaching strategies for your special needs, please contact us!

  • HANDBOOK - K-2 Together is Better Opinion Writing x
  • HANDBOOK: G3-5 Together is Better Opinion Writing
  • HANDBOOK: G6-8Together is Better Argument Writing
  • Opinion/Argument Writing Exemplars Packet
  • Passion Project: Authentic Writing Project
  • Talk Tickets for Teachers
  • GK SBAC-based Opinion Writing Rubric
  • G1 SBAC-based Opinion Writing Rubric
  • G2 SBAC-based Opinion Writing Rubric
  • G3 SBAC-based Opinion Writing Rubric
  • G4 SBAC-based Opinion Writing Rubric
  • G5 SBAC-based Opinion Writing Rubric
  • G6 SBAC-based Argument Writing Rubric
  • GK-2 Opinion Writing 6-week Unit Planner
  • G3-5 Opinion Writing 6-week Unit Planner
  • Writing an Effective Conclusion
  • Hooks - Leads for Argument Essays - Lesson and Example
  • G6-8 Argument Language Frames
  • ROAD MAP Opinion Writing G 3-5
  • ROAD MAP Opinion Writing K-2
  • ROAD MAP Argument Writing 6-8
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