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Opinions Need Reasons

Opinion Writing: I Think...

Day 37of 180
Week 8of 36
20Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Understand that opinions need supporting reasons

2

Practice expressing opinions about Bible stories

3

Use the phrase 'I think... because...'

📖 Scripture Connection

Proverbs 15:23

“A man has joy in giving an apt answer. How good is a timely word!”

— Proverbs 15:23 (WEB)

Sharing thoughts and opinions clearly is important

📦 Materials Needed

  • Writing journal
  • Colored pencils
  • Bible story picture book
  • Opinion sentence frames
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather students in a circle. Explain that today we'll learn how to share our opinions with reasons.

💭 Review Question: Can you remember what an opinion is?
2Teaching (7 min)

Today we'll practice saying 'I think... because...' when talking about Bible stories

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • An opinion is what you think or feel
  • Good opinions have reasons
  • Reasons help others understand why you think something
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What's your favorite Bible story?
  • Why do you like that story?
3Activity: Bible Story Opinions (6 min)
hands-on

Students will draw and write about their favorite Bible story with a reason

📝 Instructions:
  1. Choose a Bible story you like
  2. Draw a picture of the story
  3. Write 'I think [story name] is my favorite because...'
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Draw the story and dictate reasons to teacher

Challenge: Write two reasons for your opinion

4Closing (2 min)

Share one opinion about a Bible story

📝 Review Questions:
  • What is an opinion?
  • Why do opinions need reasons?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, thank you for giving us stories that help us learn about You. Help us share our thoughts clearly.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll write about our favorite season!

💎 Memory Verse

Proverbs 15:23

“A man has joy in giving an apt answer. How good is a timely word!”

— Proverbs 15:23 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Hand motions matching key words

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

First graders are learning to express thoughts with supporting details

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Encourage creative thinking
  • Help child understand the difference between fact and opinion
  • Be patient with writing and spelling
🤔 Common Struggles:

Children might find it hard to explain reasons for their opinions

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Attempts to connect reasons to their opinions

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a family opinion sharing time at dinner
  • Read a Bible story together and discuss favorite parts

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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