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Compare Persuasion and Common Core Argument/Opinion Writing
“Unpack” your grade level Opinion Writing Standard
Utilize an Opinion Writing Graphic Organizer
Analyze a Vertical Alignment of the Opinion Writing Standard
Develop a plan to utilize the ELA Shifts during Opinion Writing instruction

To Persuade
(Argument/Opinion)
30%
To Explain
(Informational/Explanatory)
35%
To Convey Experience
(Narrative)
35%

Opinion Writing Is a developing form of Argument Writing

Convince the principal whether or not students should be graded on how they behave in school.
Write an opinion letter to your principal. Do you think flavored milk should be served in the school cafeteria? Use information from the articles provided to support your opinion.
1a, 1e, 4a

Persuasion
Based on emotional appeals to audience
Less rigorous- written from experience and emotion. Does not require text evidence
Argument/Opinion
Based on logic with a claim and evidence
More rigorouswritten using evidence, facts, and may contain a counterclaim
What is a counterclaim?

To change or influence the reader’s point of view
To bring about some action on the reader’s part
To ask the reader to accept the writer’s explanation or evaluation of a concept, issue, or problem

Opinion Writing Graphic Organizer
Richard Roeper thought Frozen was a good movie.
Gorgeous animation
Memorable characters
Filled with action, heart, and energy

Opinion Writing Graphic Organizer
Richard Roeper thought Frozen was a good movie.
Gorgeous animation
Vibrant colors
3-D animation
Memorable characters
Anna, is Elsa’s adoring sister
Anna’s sister, Elsa is the Ice Queen
The snowman, Olaf, is a scene stealer and comic relief
Filled with action, heart, and energy
Adventure story
Show stopping songs

Was he able to change or influence the audience’s point of view?
Was he able to bring about some action on the audience’s part?
Did he ask the audience to accept his explanation of a concept, issue, or problem?

Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information.
a. Introduce a topic or text clearly, state an opinion, and create an organizational structure in which related ideas are grouped to support the writer’s purpose.
1a, 1e
• Difference between fact and opinion
• Point of view
• Supporting reasons/information
• Precise introductions
• Organizational structure
• The writing provides the writer’s point of view
• An introduction is provided so the reader understands the writer’s opinion
• The writing clearly states reasons in a logical format

Analyze and discuss the Vertical
Alignment of the Common Core
Opinion Writing Standard
Referring only to the Common
Core Opinion Writing Standard, collaborate with your table group to develop an Action Plan
1a, 1b, 1c, 1e, 4a

1a, 1e, 4a
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Benjamin, A. (2013). Big skills for the common core. Larchmont: Eye on Education.
Davis, L. (2012). 8 Strategies for designing lesson plans to meet the CCSS opinion and argument writing
requirements. Larchmont: Eye on Education.
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English Language Arts Standards. (n.d.). Retrieved August 19, 2013, from Common Core State Standards Initiative: http://www.corestandards.org/ELA-Literacy
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