We are working through our writing process to develop an opinion report. Today students had the chance to read through some exemplars and order them according to our report card expectations - Level 1, 2, 3, or 4. Then they looked at the success criteria and matched it to each specific exemplar. These exemplars and success criteria will be referred to often and posted in the classroom so students can ensure they are doing their best work and know how to achieve each level.
As the second part of our writing process today, students shared their 3 reasons that their one item wins best in show. Talking and drawing are such an integral part of writing at this stage. Our first opinion report will be very guided and include alot of talking to partners, groups, and the whole class. This helps students develop their ideas and elaborate on the details to improve their writing.
Continuing these conversations at home will also help them think of better ideas or elaborate on their already developed ideas.
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