The Craft of Writing and Expression · Writing & Language

Opinion Writing and Persuasion

Learning to state an opinion and provide reasons supported by linking words.

Key Questions

  1. 1What makes a reason strong enough to change someone's mind?
  2. 2How do linking words like because and also help connect our thoughts?
  3. 3Why is a strong concluding statement important in an opinion piece?

Common Core State Standards

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.2.1
Grade: 2nd Grade
Subject: English Language Arts
Unit: The Craft of Writing and Expression
Period: Writing & Language

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