1. Opinion Writing in Grades 1-3: Are Rules Important? Lesson sequence by Angel Peavler, KWP RSPDI Team A mini-unit adapted from NWP i3 College Ready Writers Program materials

2. 2 WritingReading Argument MINI-UNIT Emphasis # of Lessons ARGUMENT SKILLS PRODUCT ELEMENTS OF ARGUMENT CLOSE READING STRATEGIES RESPONSE TO READINGS TOPICS Draft, Feedback, Revise, Reflect Close reading strategies Writing & talking to develop knowledge on topic or issue Using text- based evidence to support an opinion 4 Lessons Entering Skills: Using Flipbook format for writing Partner sharing Ind. sentence writing in response to a question Foundational Skills: Giving text- based evidence Digging Deeper: Connecting with an audience Product: Multi- page flipbook (First I Thought, Then I Learned, Now I Think) or 3 sequential Writers’ Notebook entries Researching to make an informed opinion Giving reasons based on evidence Partner Reading Marking text Reading aloud Scaffolded writing: First I Thought, Then I Learned, Now I Think) ARE RULES IMPORTANT? 6 shared readings (3 related images, 2 videos, trade book) Mini-Unit Overview

3. Writing Standards Emphasized in the Mini-Unit Write opinion pieces in which they introduce the topic. Write opinion pieces in which they state an opinion, giving reasons. Write opinion pieces in which they provide a concluding statement or section.

4. Day 1Day 2Day 3Day 4 Introduce research question (inquiry) Begin Booklet or Writer’s Notebook entries First I Thought: Write in response to research question. Study first image (whole class); discuss Study images 2 & 3; Partner share Then I Learned: Write in response to research question. Study fourth image (whole class); discuss Then I Learned: Continue writing in response to research question. Watch and discuss video Write in response (a rule you have at home) Listen to tradebook. Add to “Then I Learned” entry. Write about what can happen when there are no rules. Partner sharing Class discussion: Who needs to know this? How could we share what we know? Mini-Unit Sequence

5. What do you think?

6. Look at this picture. What do you see?

7. Are rules important? What do you and your partner think happened? WRITE: Then, I learned…Are rules important? Why or why not? Give a reason.

8. ARE RULES IMPORTANT? Despicable Me Ground Rules Why do you think rules are made? Continue writing: Then, I learned… Are ground rules important? Why or why not? Give a reason. Why do you think Gru made ground rules?

9. ARE RULES IMPORTANT? The Wiggles Rules Video Continue writing: Then, I learned…Are rules important? Why or why not? Give a reason.

10. Continue Writing: Then, I learned…Are rules important? Why or why not? Give a reason.

11. What do you think? WRITE: Now, I think … Are rules important? WHYor WHY NOT?

12. SHARE YOUR WRITING!  Read your booklet or your writers notebook entries to your elbow partner.  Listen for REASONS we do or do not need rules.

13. DIGGING DEEPER!  Who needs to know what we now know about rules?  How could we share what we know with them?

14. Are rules important? handout Are Rules Important? Booklet Links to Materials and Resources