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Your students will write awesome Common Core Opinion letters with this lesson! The opinion genre is broken down into "kid friendly" language, wit...
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Sixth graders will learn how to navigate the opinion writing genre with this awesome Common Core lesson plan. It will teach students how to prewr...
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llayman
A nice product!
May 18, 2013
jeannie324
Just used this with my 5th graders and it made it so easy for them. I love the step by step.
May 14, 2013
kblyman52
This was a great help. Thanks.
May 9, 2013
teacher4michael
Great work. Very thoughtful. Thanks!
May 7, 2013
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Great resource! Thanks!
May 4, 2013
cristikay
Thanks for the update.
May 1, 2013
bruno3032
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April 30, 2013
ARD22
excellent!!! Thanks!
April 30, 2013
teach413
excellent
April 23, 2013
jmkinkel
Super!
April 18, 2013
lanidawn7
Thanks!
April 15, 2013
scleffwheeler
This is terrific!
April 12, 2013
wilcoxboys
I used this in my classroom and loved it!
April 11, 2013
keith2beth
Thanks
April 10, 2013
JDonohue
A great resource. I modified a bit to have the students research ancient monuments, but the framework was very helpful and worth the investment.
April 6, 2013
sylviaxyz
I used some of these pages, along with some of my own resources for the mini-lessons to guide my students toward becoming successful writers. Thanks!
April 4, 2013
theresaant55
Wonderful
March 28, 2013
dstgirl
This is a GREAT product!!! I'll be using this with my students when we return from Spring Break.
March 24, 2013
November15
Would have liked more articles or resources to go along with questions
March 24, 2013
alilock
Great
March 22, 2013
rocstar9
Thanks! Planning on using very soon!
March 19, 2013
bruno3032
I love this lesson! Thanks a bunch!
March 9, 2013
Trisha Grayson (TpT Seller)
I thought it would have mini-lessons, but it will be a great start.
March 9, 2013
Adrienne Boone (TpT Seller)
I'm glad it is a good start! The product description accurately describes the product! It always helps to read those descriptions. :)
March 9, 2013 
nkbarrett
Will be wonderful to use.
March 8, 2013
nkbarrett
Certainly a time saver.
March 8, 2013
Adrienne Boone (TpT Seller)
Thanks so much!! :) I think you purchased duplicates on accident. Can I offer you another product for free? Email me at abcinny_99@yahoo.com and I can send you one for free!!
March 8, 2013
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This was wonderful!
February 28, 2013
slconner1
Great resource, thank you!
February 27, 2013
jenniferhail
I love that these are specific to my grade!
February 26, 2013
mevlr
Thank you. Helpful. Used to kick off unit.
February 24, 2013
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This is exactly what I needed!
February 20, 2013
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February 17, 2013
Emmadi2
Fantastic!
February 17, 2013
MTheisen
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February 16, 2013
danahug
Great resource! Worked well for teaching this type of writing!
February 15, 2013
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Great package!
February 14, 2013
MTheisen
Great activities
February 9, 2013
GAILPECK
Great resource to help keep students on track.
I will use it again.
I will use it again.
February 6, 2013
jerrywest44
Great resource for social studies.
February 6, 2013
jerrywest44
Helped reinforce lessons on Egypt :) Thanks
February 6, 2013
stephmorrison
Love it
February 4, 2013
mistydawn2402
Students loved these activities!!!
February 4, 2013
twebb2
Great!
February 3, 2013
mbock22
Looking forward to using with my 5th grade students!
February 3, 2013
Adrienne Boone (TpT Seller)
Good! I hope your students write some awesome narratives. :)
February 3, 2013
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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS:
Jennifer Herndon re: 3rd Grade Common Core Opinion Writing
Does this lesson contain anything about teaching topic sentences?
September 29, 2012
Adrienne Boone (TpT Seller)
Hello Jenhern,
Yes, the lesson does explain topic sentences. In the teacher instructions, it reads, "This is when I explain to my class that a topic sentence is the main idea the writer is trying to tell the reader. It explains the writer’s topic. There is more information on the topic sentence on the Student Guidelines Page (page 6)," . Later, in the student instructions, I review what the topic sentence is by saying, *The topic sentence is very important because it is the main idea of your letter and your reason for writing it. This is where you explain your topic and your opinion about this topic."
I also give an example of a topic sentence in the student sample.
I hope this information helps! :)
Yes, the lesson does explain topic sentences. In the teacher instructions, it reads, "This is when I explain to my class that a topic sentence is the main idea the writer is trying to tell the reader. It explains the writer’s topic. There is more information on the topic sentence on the Student Guidelines Page (page 6)," . Later, in the student instructions, I review what the topic sentence is by saying, *The topic sentence is very important because it is the main idea of your letter and your reason for writing it. This is where you explain your topic and your opinion about this topic."
I also give an example of a topic sentence in the student sample.
I hope this information helps! :)
September 29, 2012
rissa721
Hi Adrienne,
I just purchased 6th grade common core: opinion writing. I have tried to open it on several computers and I have had no luck.
I just purchased 6th grade common core: opinion writing. I have tried to open it on several computers and I have had no luck.
September 4, 2012
Adrienne Boone (TpT Seller)
Can you please give me your email address? I can send you the doc! Sorry about that!
September 4, 2012
rothjr3
I just was given the responsibility to teach 5th grade writing according to the new CCGPS. Anything you sell that could help me...since I have not taught writing before...would be so helpful.
August 18, 2012
Adrienne Boone (TpT Seller)
Hi There!
I have one 5th grade Common Core assignment on here- it's an opinion writing piece. My reading log also has a lot of story elements that correspond to the Common Core standards. You should focus on inferential learning for sure, and teaching your students how to cite from the text properly. What grade did you used to teach?
I'm hoping to make a similar assignment for summary soon (that looks a bit like my opinion writing piece)! So keep checking back.
Thanks! Good luck this year. :)
I have one 5th grade Common Core assignment on here- it's an opinion writing piece. My reading log also has a lot of story elements that correspond to the Common Core standards. You should focus on inferential learning for sure, and teaching your students how to cite from the text properly. What grade did you used to teach?
I'm hoping to make a similar assignment for summary soon (that looks a bit like my opinion writing piece)! So keep checking back.
Thanks! Good luck this year. :)
August 18, 2012
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The original purchaser of this document is granted permission to copy for teaching purposes only. If you are NOT the original purchaser, please download the item from my store before making any copies. Redistributing, selling, or posting this item or any part thereof on the Internet are strictly prohibited without first gaining permission from the author. Violations are subject to the penalties of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act. Please contact me at (e-mail addresss) if you wish to be granted special permission.
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Adrienne Boone (TpT Seller)
Thanks so much! You are awesome. :) I edited my freebie already so nobody can steal it. I'll go comment on one of your assignments. Have a great day!!
May 20, 2012
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
I have taught 6th grade for 8 years at both the middle school and elementary school setting. I am GATE-certified and enjoy incorporating choice into my lessons. I work with 1st and 4th graders as well during the summers. I love working with children and learn from them every day!
MY TEACHING STYLE
I love creative assignments and choice. I try to utilize multiple intelligences learning styles whenever possible! I love to let my students read from the carpet (even in sixth grade) or sit on their desks to change up their perspective. I love using the Socratic Method with my students.
HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT
I was awarded a provost scholarship during my undergraduate degree and offered a fantastic fellowship for my graduate education program!
MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY
I have my undergraduate degree from NYU, where I studied creative writing. I've taught gifted middle school students and mainstreamed elementary school students for the past 8 years. Prior to teaching sixth grade, I was a reading specialist who worked with high-school immigrants who read at the kindergarten level.
ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
I love reading, creative writing, working out, swimming in the ocean, and being around positive people!
GRADES TAUGHT
Fourth, Sixth, Seventh, Eighth
SUBJECT AREAS
English Language Arts, For All Subject Areas, Writing-Essays
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