June 3 - 4, 2024 - Lesson 18- Opinion Writing " Too Much Homework"

  • June 3 - 4, 2024 - Lesson 18- Opinion Writing " Too Much Homework"

    Specific Expectations:

    construct a series of paragraphs, clearly stating an opinion in the opening paragraph and supporting it in
    subsequent paragraphs with clear, sufficient, and convincing reason
    ●     write complete and correct sentences
    ●     use consistent and appropriate verb tense and voice
    ●     make verbs agree with subjects, use punctuation correctly, including period, question mark,
    exclamation mark, comma, dash, apostrophe, colon, quotation marks, parentheses, and ellipses
    ●     identify the topic, the audience, the purpose for writing, and the requirements of the particular writing
    form;
    ●     use pre-writing strategies to generate ideas for writing
    ●     use oral language skills, in English or a first language, to develop content for writing
    ●     use appropriate strategies for gathering supporting ideas and information from print and electronic
    sources
    ●     use appropriate strategies to organize ideas and information for writing


    Learning Goals: By the end of this lesson you will be able to

    • Use conjunctions to create compound and complex sentences
    • Write an opinion essay on a familiar topic
    • Provide constructive feedback on classmates’ essays
    • Use feedback to improve essay