Opinion Pieces
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1. Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons
and information.
a. Introduce a topic or text clearly, state an opinion, and create an
organizational structure in which ideas are logically grouped to support the
writer’s purpose.
b. Provide logically ordered reasons that are supported by facts and details.
c. Link opinion and reasons using words, phrases, and clauses
(e.g., consequently, specifically).
d. Provide a concluding statement or section related to the opinion presented.
Fifth grade students should write opinion pieces that clearly state their preferences and supply the reasoning for their thinking. In doing so, students need to understand how their reasoning supports their opinion, search and find facts to support their viewpoint, and share this thinking. Students build their argument by linking ideas together in a logical manner.
and information.
a. Introduce a topic or text clearly, state an opinion, and create an
organizational structure in which ideas are logically grouped to support the
writer’s purpose.
b. Provide logically ordered reasons that are supported by facts and details.
c. Link opinion and reasons using words, phrases, and clauses
(e.g., consequently, specifically).
d. Provide a concluding statement or section related to the opinion presented.
Fifth grade students should write opinion pieces that clearly state their preferences and supply the reasoning for their thinking. In doing so, students need to understand how their reasoning supports their opinion, search and find facts to support their viewpoint, and share this thinking. Students build their argument by linking ideas together in a logical manner.
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