Introduce the topic or text they are writing about, state an opinion, and create an organizational structure that lists reasons.
Standard:
Literacy.W.3.1b
Description:
Provide reasons that support the opinion.
Standard:
Literacy.W.3.1c
Description:
Use linking words and phrases (e.g., because, therefore, since, for example) to connect opinion and reasons.
Standard:
Literacy.W.3.1d
Description:
Provide a concluding statement or section.
Standard:
CC.1.4.3.G
Description:
Write opinion pieces on familiar topics or texts
Standard:
CC.1.4.3.H
Description:
Introduce the topic and state an opinion on the topic.
Standard:
CC.1.4.3.I
Description:
Support an opinion with reasons.
Standard:
CC.1.4.3.J
Description:
Create an organizational structure that includes reasons linked in a logical order with a concluding statement or section
Standard:
CC.1.4.3.K
Description:
Use a variety of words and sentence types to appeal to the audience.
E03.D.1.1.9 - Produce simple, compound, and complex sentences.
E03.D.2.1.1 Choose words and phrases for effect.
Standard:
CC.1.4.3.L
Description:
Demonstrate a grade-appropriate command of the conventions of standard English grammar, usage, capitalization, punctuation,and spelling
E03.D.1.1.1 - Explain the function of nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs in general and their functions in particular sentences.
E03.D.1.1.2 - Form and use regular and irregular plural nouns.
E03.D.1.1.3 - Use abstract nouns (e.g., childhood).
E03.D.1.1.4 - Form and use regular and irregular verbs.
E03.D.1.1.5 - Form and use the simple verb tenses (e.g., I walked; I walk; I will walk).
E03.D.1.1.6 - Ensure subject-verb and pronoun-antecedent agreement. *
E03.D.1.1.7 - Form and use comparative and superlative adjectives and adverbs, and choose between them depending on what is to be modified.
E03.D.1.1.8 - Use coordinating and subordinating conjunctions.
E03.D.1.1.9 - Produce simple, compound, and complex sentences.
E03.D.1.2.1 - Capitalize appropriate words in titles.
E03.D.1.2.2 -Use commas in addresses.
E03.D.1.2.3 - Use commas and quotation marks in dialogue.
E03.D.1.2.4 - Form and use possessives.
E03.D.1.2.5 - Use conventional spelling for high-frequency and other studied words and for adding suffixes to base words (e.g., sitting, smiled, cries, happiness).
E03.D.1.2.6 - Use spelling patterns and generalizations (e.g., word families, position-based spellings, syllable patterns, ending rules, meaningful word parts) in writing words
Standard:
3.21*
Description:
Students write persuasive texts to influence the attitudes or actions of a specific audience on specific issues. Students are expected to write persuasive essays for appropriate audiences that establish a position and use supporting details.
