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English · Grade 2

Explain and Support an Opinion

Children learn to write opinion pieces that introduce a topic or a book, state an opinion clearly, support it with reasons (and an example for each), connect ideas with linking words such as because, also and another reason, and finish with a concluding sentence. They also learn to tell facts from opinions and strong reasons from weak ones.

  • 4 lessons
  • About 90 minutes
  • Opinion writing check: 6 questions
  • Ways to answer: fill in the blanks, choose an answer, highlight a text, match pairs, sort into groups and write a short answer
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What learners will discover

  • Tell facts from opinions, and introduce a topic or book with a clear opinion statement.
  • Support an opinion with reasons that really explain it, adding an example or detail to a reason.
  • Use linking words (because, and, also, another reason) to connect the opinion and reasons.
  • Write a concluding sentence and a complete opinion piece, then revise it.

Lessons

  1. Facts and opinions 4 steps2 practiceabout 22 min
  2. Strong reasons 4 steps2 practiceabout 23 min
  3. Linking words 4 steps2 practiceabout 20 min
  4. Conclude and write 4 steps2 practiceabout 25 min
  5. Opinion writing check 6 questions at the end

Keep exploring

Games to practice with

  • Memory LanternsFlip glowing lanterns to find pairs that belong together.
  • Word WorkshopBuild the word for each picture, one sound at a time.
  • Sentence TheatreYour words direct the show: change a word and the stage changes too.

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