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English · Grade 4

Opinion Writing with Evidence

With an original model essay, children separate facts from opinions, state a clear opinion, support logically ordered reasons with relevant facts and details, link ideas with phrases such as for instance, in addition and in order to, answer a likely objection and write a concluding section, then write their own opinion piece.

  • 4 lessons
  • About 110 minutes
  • Opinion writing check: 8 questions
  • Ways to answer: fill in the blanks, choose an answer, highlight a text, match pairs, put in order and sort into groups
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What learners will discover

  • Tell facts from opinions and state a clear, specific opinion.
  • Support reasons with relevant facts and details, and leave out evidence that does not fit.
  • Organize reasons logically and link them with words and phrases.
  • Write an opinion piece with a concluding statement or section.

Lessons

  1. Facts, opinions and a strong claim 4 steps2 practiceabout 26 min
  2. Reasons and relevant evidence 4 steps3 practiceabout 28 min
  3. Organize, link and answer objections 4 steps3 practiceabout 28 min
  4. Conclude and write 3 steps2 practiceabout 28 min
  5. Opinion writing check 8 questions at the end

Keep exploring

Games to practice with

  • Memory LanternsFlip glowing lanterns to find pairs that belong together.
  • Sentence TheatreYour words direct the show: change a word and the stage changes too.
  • Missing ChapterA page has gone missing. Use the clues to put the right one back.

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