Opinion Writing: What I Think and Why
Understand what an opinion is
Learn to express an opinion with two supporting reasons
Practice sharing personal thoughts clearly
“Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.”
— Proverbs 22:6 (WEB)Just as we learn to form good habits, we learn to express our thoughts clearly and respectfully
Gather students in a circle. Explain that today we'll learn how to share our opinions with reasons, just like we share our thoughts with friends.
An opinion is what YOU think about something. It's different from a fact because it can change and not everyone will agree.
Students will complete a graphic organizer about their opinion on a favorite thing, writing their main idea and two supporting reasons
Simpler: Teacher helps student brainstorm reasons
Challenge: Add a third reason or more descriptive details
Share one opinion with a partner, listening respectfully
Dear Jesus, help us learn to share our thoughts clearly and kindly. Amen.
Coming up: Tomorrow we'll learn how to organize our opinions into a writing structure
“But speaking truth in love, may grow up in all things into him, who is the head, even Christ”
— Ephesians 4:15 (WEB)🎯 Activity: Hand motions: 'speaking' with one hand, 'love' with hands forming a heart
Second graders are developing critical thinking skills and learning to articulate personal thoughts
Children might confuse opinions with facts or struggle to explain reasons
Clear statements, two connected reasons, polite language