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The Impact of Self-Regulated Strategy Development on Upper Elementary Students' Opinion Writing Performance

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The Impact of Self-Regulated Strategy Development on Upper Elementary Students' Opinion Writing Performance

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Teaching argument for critical thinking and writing: An introduction.  

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Teaching argument for critical thinking and writing: An introduction.  

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Teaching Opinion Writing Tips and Activities 

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Teaching Opinion Writing Tips and Activities 

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Opinion writing mentor texts. How to teach opinion writing. Tips and tricks for opinio… | Teaching opinion writing, Writing mentor texts, Opinion writing activities

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Feb 17, 2020 - Learn tips for teaching opinion writing in this post. There are opinion writing mentor texts, anchor charts, activities, and more!

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Good for starting off the opinion writing unit because of the way the book scaffolds brainstorming reasons. Filled with details and examples.

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family & home stories (children's / teenage)

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family - general (see also headings under social themes)

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juvenile fiction/family - general (see also headings under social themes)

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juvenile fiction/family - general (see also headings under social themes)

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family & home stories (children's / teenage)

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Amazon.com: Red is Best (Annikin) (9781550372526): Stinson, Kathy, Lewis, Robin Baird: Books

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This book is a helpful guide for showing how to use strategies; "This mentor text is perfect for talking about audience and how our reasons/examples must match who we are speaking too, as well as, introduces the idea of compromise as a middle way" (https://brownbagteacher.com/opinion-writing-mentor-texts/)

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family - general (see also headings under social themes)

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general (see also headings under social themes)

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juvenile fiction / family / general (see also headings under social themes)

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juvenile fiction / social themes / new experience

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juvenile fiction/family - general (see also headings under social themes)

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etc.; animals/pets & pet care—general & miscellaneous; family & relationships/general

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etc.;animals/pets & pet care―general & miscellaneous;family & relationships/general;pet picture book

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pets & pet care—general & miscellaneous; family & relationships

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pets & pet care―general & miscellaneous;family & relationships

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juvenile fiction / family / general (see also headings under social themes)

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juvenile fiction / social themes / new experience

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juvenile fiction/family - general (see also headings under social themes)

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The Perfect Pet [Palatini, Margie, Whatley, Bruce] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Perfect Pet

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I Wanna New Room by Karen Kaufman Orloff

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I Wanna New Room by Karen Kaufman Orloff

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Good for helping students sort between good, strong reasoning and weak explanations.

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g.p. putnam's sons books for young readers

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children’s / teenage fiction: family and home stories

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children’s / teenage fiction: humorous stories

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children’s / teenage personal and social topics: families and family members

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family & home stories (children's / teenage)

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general (see also headings under social themes)

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juvenile fiction / family / general (see also headings under social themes)

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teenage fiction: family and home stories

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teenage personal and social topics: families and family members

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tree house; brothers; family; humor; letter writing; letters; persuasion; sharing; writing; privacy; little brother; bedroom; parenting; picture books; books for kids 5-7; childrens books by age 5-8; books for 4 year olds; books for 7 year old girls; kids books ages 6-8; books for 5 year old girls; books for 4 year old girls; 2nd grade books; funny books; books for 8 year old girls; books for 5 year old boys; 1st grade books; first grade books; books for 8 year old boys; books for 4 year old boys; books for 6 year old girls

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tree house;brothers;family;humor;letter writing;letters;persuasion;sharing;writing;privacy;little brother;bedroom;parenting;picture books;kids books ages 6-8;1st grade books;first grade books;funny books;childrens books by age 5-8;books for kids 5-7;books for 5 year old girls;books for 8 year old girls;books for 4 year olds;2nd grade books;books for 8 year old boys;books for 7 year old girls;books for 5 year old boys;books for 4 year old girls;books for 4 year old boys;books for 6 year old girls

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juvenile fiction / family / general (see also headings under social themes)

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children’s / teenage fiction: family and home stories

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children’s / teenage fiction: humorous stories

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children’s / teenage personal and social topics: families and family members

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family & home stories (children's / teenage)

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I Wanna New Room [Karen Kaufman Orloff, David Catrow] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. I Wanna New Room

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"Share this title for its inspiring message about the power of one citizen to evoke positive change through spoken words, writing, and action. Also consider it as an example of how words and art interact in opinion writing; the illustrations and text work together here to advance the book’s message" (https://brownbagteacher.com/opinion-writing-mentor-texts/)

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what can a citizen do? (kids story books

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american; history; kids; toddlers; children; early; first; reading; reader; easy; national; pride; government; good; night; goodnight; girls; boys; story; picture; aloud; preschool:kindergarten; pre; k; values; egers; david; ellen; javernick

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juvenile nonfiction / social science / politics & government

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juvenile nonfiction / social science / sociology

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juvenile nonfiction / social topics / emigration & immigration

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juvenile nonfiction / social topics / values & virtues

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juvenile fiction/social themes - values & virtues

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juvenile nonfiction / social science / politics & government

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juvenile nonfiction / social science / sociology

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juvenile nonfiction / social topics / emigration & immigration

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juvenile nonfiction / social topics / values & virtues

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juvenile fiction/social themes - values & virtues

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What Can a Citizen Do? (Kids Story Books, Cute Children's Books, Kids Picture Books, Citizenship Books for Kids)

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What Can a Citizen Do? (Kids Story Books, Cute Children's Books, Kids Picture Books, Citizenship Books for Kids) [Eggers, Dave, Harris, Shawn] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. What Can a Citizen Do? (Kids Story Books, Cute Children's Books, Kids Picture Books, Citizenship Books for Kids)

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The Criteria:
1. Identify the Audience: Speak Clearly
Writing is about language and language is about communication; students should understand that we do not write in a vacuum. The purpose of an essay, letter, or any other form of writing we care to name, is ultimately to be read.

This means that it is essential that consideration be given to the character of the intended audience. Also, remind students that when they are writing, the reader is not privy to the inner workings of the writer's mind. They must make their thoughts explicit in their writing and ensure that these thoughts are expressed in a coherent manner.

The student-writer should always avoid making the assumption that the reader knows things that are not expressed explicitly in the writing.
2. Take a Stance: Stand Firm
From the very outset, the student should state their position boldly. More than that, they must stand firm in that opinion throughout the entirety of the piece.

Opinion writing is not about communicating a series of pros and cons or discussing at length the various related advantages and disadvantages, the place for that is not here. The opinion piece should open with a bold statement of opinion that is clearly expressed, and that opinion should be held unwaveringly and reinforced constantly throughout the text.

As with many other writing genres, employing a hook to grab the reader's attention is good practice too. This hook can take the form of a quotation, an anecdote, a statistic, or even a joke. Whatever form the hook takes, it should reveal the writer's take on things too.

To summarize, whatever the topic and however the student opens their opinion piece, they should ensure they express their opinion immediately and coherently. There should be no doubt in the reader's mind as to where the student-writer stands on the issue.
3. Choose Appropriate Evidence: Back It Up
There is no doubt that subjectivity is an important aspect of opinion writing in general. That does not mean, however, that opinions do not need to be substantiated.

Your students will need to recognize that each and every statement of opinion will need to be supported by appropriate evidence. This will also help students to develop their critical reading skills as they will be able to better recognize when unsubstantiated claims are made by other writers. Opinions backed up with evidence help lead the reader along the writer's pathways of thought; making the writing more convincing as a whole.

This evidence can take a wide variety of forms, ranging from personal anecdotes and quotations, to statistics and reference to scientific studies. Students should also always be encouraged to choose evidence that is broadly suited to the subject they are writing about.
4. Draw Conclusions: Wrap It Up
In the well-organized piece of opinion writing, as with many other types of extended writing, the writing should be structured in paragraphs. Paragraphs are essential elements of good writing organization.

Generally speaking, an opening paragraph gives way to body paragraphs. These body paragraphs, or development paragraphs, describe in more detail the ideas laid out in the initial opening paragraph by further exploring, explaining, and providing supporting evidence for each point.

The final concluding paragraph serves to close the circle by restating the central points in a closing endeavor to drive home the writer's opinion.
5. A Word on Words
Writing is an art form. Attention to detail is important. But, it isn't only important to look at the big picture things like structure, students should be encouraged to shift their focus from the text level down to the word and sentence levels too. In an opinion piece, strong, forceful verbs should be the order of the day. There is little space for passive forms when engaged in the construction of convincing arguments.

Things should be kept interesting too. Students should vary their sentence structures grammatically and in length. Variety is key.

As always in writing, editing should be emphasized. The editing process polishes the well wrought opinion piece by putting the final gloss on the student's work.
The OREO Process

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How to teach opinion writing - Literacy Ideas

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The Criteria: 1. Identify the Audience: Speak Clearly Writing is about language and language is about communication; students should understand that we do not write in a vacuum. The purpose of an essay, letter, or any other form of writing we care to name, is ultimately to be read.

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Helps students memorize the main components of opinion writing.
O - Opinion

R - Reasons

E - Evidence or Examples

O - Opinion (restated)

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Helps students to form a complete sentence and clearly state their opinion.
●     In my opinion...
●     I think that...
●     It seems to me that...
●     It appears to me...
●     I feel that...
When incorporating evidence:
●     According to...
●     The text states...
●     On page __ I notice...
●     Evidence to support this can be found in…

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Opinion Writing for Kids | Episode 1 | What Is It?

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This video can be shown to students before the writing process to elicit responses and reactions creating dialogue.

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How To Change The World (a work in progress) | Kid President

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Opinion Writing: Using the letters O.R.E.O to learn how to write a persuasive or opinion piece.

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Opinion Writing: Using the letters O.R.E.O to learn how to write a persuasive or opinion piece.

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Opinion Writing: Using the letters O.R.E.O to learn how to write a persuasive or opinion piece.

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An opinion "speech" showing students how to incorporate evidence to support an opinion.

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Kids need recess | Simon Link | TEDxAmanaAcademy

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A relevant topic that students can develop a stance on and find evidence to support their side.

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Writing Prompt: Should Schools Ban Junk Food?

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https://www.teachwriting.org/blog/2019/2/21/4-ways-to-get-your-students-ready-for-opinion-writing

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Opinion Writing Activity & Worksheets | Teachers Pay Teachers

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Browse opinion writing activity resources on Teachers Pay Teachers, a marketplace trusted by millions of teachers for original educational resources.

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The Use of Responses to Reading as a Vehicle to Opinion Writing in the Primary Grades

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The Use of Responses to Reading as a Vehicle to Opinion Writing in the Primary Grades

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A rubric for the editing stage

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Teaching Students to Write Opinion Pieces Using a Dialogic Approach

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Teaching Students to Write Opinion Pieces Using a Dialogic Approach

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(PDF) Teaching Students to Write Opinion Pieces Using a Dialogic Approach

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Are you looking for ways to enhance and strengthen how you teach your students to write effective opinion pieces as outlined in the English Language Arts Common Core State Standards? In this teaching tip, the authors describe an innovative and dialogic approach that elementary school teachers can use and adapt as needed to strengthen students' reading, writing, speaking, and listening abilities while teaching them to write opinion pieces effectively.