Writing
W 4.1
Writing
W 4.1
How can we effectively use our voices to persuade others about important issues?
Adaptive Perseverance: Students will apply multiple revision strategies based on peer and teacher feedback.
Learner’s Mindset: Encouraged through the research and drafting process, promoting a deep understanding of the subject.
Communication: Students will articulate their thoughts and opinions effectively in written form.
Critical Thinking: Engaged through structuring persuasive arguments supported by factual evidence.
Collaboration: Enhanced through peer review sessions, allowing for diverse perspectives to strengthen their writing.
How can we introduce a topic to clearly state our opinion?
What makes an argument persuasive with factual support?
How do connecting words enhance the flow of reasoning in writing?
Students will draft introductory paragraphs that present their opinion clearly.
Students will support their opinions with facts and details.
Students will use transitional phrases to link opinions and reasons.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.4.1.A - Introduce a topic or text clearly, state an opinion, and create an organizational structure in which related ideas are grouped to support the writer's purpose.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.4.1.B - Provide reasons that are supported by facts and details. Students are expected to back up their opinions with solid reasons, further supported by facts and details.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.4.1.C - Link opinion and reasons using words and phrases (e.g., for instance, in order to, in addition). CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.4.1.D - Provide a concluding statement or section related to the opinion presented.
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