Unicorn or Dragon Opinion Writing

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.”

Questions 1 and 2 and the draft ask students to state an opinion, give two reasons with because, and or also, and write a concluding statement.

W.2.5

“With guidance and support from adults and peers, focus on a topic and strengthen writing as needed by revising and editing.”

The Revise and Edit checklist has students reread the paragraph and fix it, point by point.