Writer's Workshop Sessions by Miss Mulcaire https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts All details about each Workshop Session are on Google Classroom en-us 2020-08-24 21:07:27 UTC 2025-10-31 18:15:39 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/270f.png mulcaire_kylie https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/788283159 2020-09-29 15:23:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/788283159 deffley_sara https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/809071626 Vivid Verbs and Sensory Details]]> 2020-10-07 03:38:58 UTC https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/809071626 deffley_sara https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/832750651 2020-10-15 15:25:15 UTC https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/832750651 deffley_sara https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/1008479999 2020-12-11 00:45:52 UTC https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/1008479999 mulcaire_kylie https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/1018528141 2020-12-15 01:48:43 UTC https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/1018528141 mulcaire_kylie https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/1018528545 2020-12-15 01:48:56 UTC https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/1018528545 mulcaire_kylie https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/1018530336 2020-12-15 01:49:45 UTC https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/1018530336 mulcaire_kylie https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/1018542349 2020-12-15 01:55:21 UTC https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/1018542349 mulcaire_kylie https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/1018544294 2020-12-15 01:56:20 UTC https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/1018544294 FACTS vs. OPINIONS mulcaire_kylie https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/1099297465 2021-01-19 00:23:55 UTC https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/1099297465 Opinions We Have mulcaire_kylie https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/1099315366 Padlet - January 19th ]]> 2021-01-19 00:41:02 UTC https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/1099315366 Opinion writers say something that holds meaning to them. mulcaire_kylie https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/1151536972 2021-02-02 01:38:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/1151536972 Opinion Writers Gather Brave, Bold Opinions mulcaire_kylie https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/1151540187 2021-02-02 01:40:36 UTC https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/1151540187 mulcaire_kylie https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/1151541772 Today you will generate ideas for opinion entries you could write by thinking of:
- things that are important to you
- problems and solutions you feel passionate about. 
- Most importantly, things you have an opinion about. ]]> 2021-02-02 01:41:28 UTC https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/1151541772 Opinion writers gather ideas using a variety of strategies mulcaire_kylie https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/1151543557 2021-02-02 01:42:26 UTC https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/1151543557 mulcaire_kylie https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/1151545519 We write entries in our Writer's NB, using complete sentences to say more, and begin to explain WHY we have this opinion. ]]> 2021-02-02 01:43:20 UTC https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/1151545519 Opinion writers respond to debate topics. mulcaire_kylie https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/1151548669 In class we explored: Is TikTok good for kids? ]]> 2021-02-02 01:45:11 UTC https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/1151548669 mulcaire_kylie https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/1151549662 2021-02-02 01:45:47 UTC https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/1151549662 mulcaire_kylie https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/1151551432 2021-02-02 01:46:49 UTC https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/1151551432 We know others may have the opposite opinion, mulcaire_kylie https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/1151553428 Writers need to respectfully disagree by acknowledging their opinion and calmly and clearly stating own opinion. 
  • ✏️ "Some may think...However, I think..." 
  • ✏️ "I see it differently because..." 
]]> 2021-02-02 01:47:55 UTC https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/1151553428 Opinion writers consider their audience to say more. mulcaire_kylie https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/1151562740 Who are you trying to convince?
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Persuade (verb) - to use your words and convince someone to do something you want. ]]> 2021-02-02 01:53:42 UTC https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/1151562740 "Talk" to your audience mulcaire_kylie https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/1151576682 2021-02-02 02:02:28 UTC https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/1151576682 mulcaire_kylie https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/1151663627 2021-02-02 02:56:37 UTC https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/1151663627 mulcaire_kylie https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/1151664442 2021-02-02 02:57:10 UTC https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/1151664442 Persuasive Mentor Texts mulcaire_kylie https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/1151715462 How do these authors and characters use persuasion to get what they want? ]]> 2021-02-02 03:31:22 UTC https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/1151715462 Opinion writers reflect on their writing and choose a seed idea. deffley_sara https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/1166955231 2021-02-05 04:47:49 UTC https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/1166955231 deffley_sara https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/1166991906 We study the opinion writing checklist and our own writing to answer:

☀️ What do you think you have done well as an opinion writer?
🌱 What do you think you need to work to improve as an opinion writer?
🎯 What goal(s) will you set for yourself as we continue to study and practice opinion writing?

✏️ I will work hard to...]]> 2021-02-05 05:28:37 UTC https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/1166991906 deffley_sara https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/1166993331 2021-02-05 05:30:13 UTC https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/1166993331 deffley_sara https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/1166995976 We pick an opinion statement to take through publishing by making sure it matches the criteria.]]> 2021-02-05 05:33:15 UTC https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/1166995976 Goal Setting Padlet deffley_sara https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/1166998633 2021-02-05 05:36:22 UTC https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/1166998633 Opinion writers gather different reasons for their opinions. They are able to say more about each reason. mulcaire_kylie https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/1179890802 2021-02-09 00:50:58 UTC https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/1179890802 mulcaire_kylie https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/1179893116 We use a boxes + bullets structure to show three different reasons. ]]> 2021-02-09 00:52:01 UTC https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/1179893116 mulcaire_kylie https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/1179894971 2021-02-09 00:52:56 UTC https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/1179894971 mulcaire_kylie https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/1180009194 2021-02-09 01:53:56 UTC https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/1180009194 Opinion writers share about their real-life true experiences to convince the reader. mulcaire_kylie https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/1185374002 2021-02-10 02:15:19 UTC https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/1185374002 A mini-story is a type of evidence that proves your opinion and position is true! mulcaire_kylie https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/1185426803 A mini-story can be about 5-7 sentences long. ]]> 2021-02-10 02:53:36 UTC https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/1185426803 mulcaire_kylie https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/1187386494 2021-02-10 13:59:42 UTC https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/1187386494 mulcaire_kylie https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/1187390220 2021-02-10 14:00:27 UTC https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/1187390220 mulcaire_kylie https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/1188341557 2021-02-10 16:37:36 UTC https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/1188341557 mulcaire_kylie https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/1188345737 2021-02-10 16:38:19 UTC https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/1188345737 Opinion writers choose the most convincing pieces of evidence to include in their opinion writing. deffley_sara https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/1195358682 We need strong evidence for each of our three reasons.]]> 2021-02-12 05:49:37 UTC https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/1195358682 Opinion + 3 Reasons Padlet deffley_sara https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/1197618963 2021-02-12 18:00:03 UTC https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/1197618963 deffley_sara https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/1197631444 2021-02-12 18:02:53 UTC https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/1197631444 deffley_sara https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/1197635853 2021-02-12 18:03:53 UTC https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/1197635853 deffley_sara https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/1197637736 2021-02-12 18:04:18 UTC https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/1197637736 mulcaire_kylie https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/1229280607 2021-02-23 00:43:22 UTC https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/1229280607 mulcaire_kylie https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/1229282937 2021-02-23 00:44:37 UTC https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/1229282937 Opinion writers include their opinion and reason in each topic sentence. mulcaire_kylie https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/1229357538 2021-02-23 01:26:03 UTC https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/1229357538 deffley_sara https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/1234787755 2021-02-24 06:03:38 UTC https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/1234787755 mulcaire_kylie https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/1255685190 2021-03-01 21:58:08 UTC https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/1255685190 mulcaire_kylie https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/1255685206 2021-03-01 21:58:08 UTC https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/1255685206 mulcaire_kylie https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/1255685221 2021-03-01 21:58:09 UTC https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/1255685221 mulcaire_kylie https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/1255685234 2021-03-01 21:58:09 UTC https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/1255685234 mulcaire_kylie https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/1255685237 2021-03-01 21:58:09 UTC https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/1255685237 Opinion writers use an introduction to HOOK the reader in an interesting way. The introduction gets the reader to care about the opinion. mulcaire_kylie https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/1255685606 2021-03-01 21:58:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/1255685606 Opinion writers use a conclusion paragraph to remind the reader of the opinion, reasons, and why it's important. mulcaire_kylie https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/1255687568 2021-03-01 21:58:59 UTC https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/1255687568 mulcaire_kylie https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/1256395205 2021-03-02 03:07:01 UTC https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/1256395205 Writers use craft moves to make their audience FEEL something. mulcaire_kylie https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/1256570081 This gets readers to start thinking like you, so then they might AGREE with your opinion. ]]> 2021-03-02 04:40:06 UTC https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/1256570081 mulcaire_kylie https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/1256611410 2021-03-02 04:58:23 UTC https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/1256611410 Writers use an editing checklist to make their essay writing clear for the reader. deffley_sara https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/1274919529 2021-03-05 18:14:57 UTC https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/1274919529 deffley_sara https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/1274924951 2021-03-05 18:16:09 UTC https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/1274924951 PUBLISHING mulcaire_kylie https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/1284927119 Writer's prepare the piece to share with their audience. ]]> 2021-03-08 23:57:06 UTC https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/1284927119 mulcaire_kylie https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/1284928868 2021-03-08 23:57:42 UTC https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/1284928868 mulcaire_kylie https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/1284928877 2021-03-08 23:57:42 UTC https://padlet.com/mulcaire_kylie/WWcharts/wish/1284928877