Opinion Writing with Strong Reasons
Learn to add specific details to support opinions
Understand how examples strengthen writing
Practice elaborating on reasons in opinion writing
“Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.”
— Proverbs 16:24 (WEB)Just like adding sweet details makes words more enjoyable, adding details makes writing stronger
Review previous day's graphic organizer. Discuss how writers make their reasons stronger by adding details.
Demonstrate how to take a basic reason and add specific examples, explanations, and details.
Students will take their existing opinion reasons and add colorful, specific details.
Simpler: Use sentence starters to help add details
Challenge: Create a mini-story explaining each reason
Recap importance of adding details to make writing strong and interesting
Dear Jesus, help us use our words to share our thoughts clearly and kindly.
Coming up: Tomorrow we will draft our complete opinion piece!
“Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.”
— Proverbs 16:24 (WEB)🎯 Activity: Honeycomb Memory Verse Puzzle
Second graders are learning to elaborate on their writing and provide supporting details
Children may find it challenging to think of additional details
Specific examples that explain their original reason