We will begin introducing opinion writing. The students will be given two choices and will have to make a choice and give three reasons why. The prompt is: Would you rather play in the snow or play in the sand? They must provide three reasons why. 

 I would rather ____. 

First,______.

Next,______.

Last, ______. 

Check for capital letters and punctuation marks. 

Our vocabulary word of the day is plaque.

Plaque is a slimy film made from germs that can cause tooth decay 

Have your student write the definition and use plaque in a sentence. After this, have your student draw a picture to match.