June 6, 2025 - Lesson 15- 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
Think Pair Share
Note- This assignment will be done in stages, and may take more than one day to complete.
PLEASE, FINISH STEPS 1 - 5 AT HOME
Step 1- Choose a side
Step 2 Brainstorm your ideas ( as many as you can)
Step 3 Do some research on your topic and ensure that you can support your ideas
Step 4 Complete the Opinion Essay Template
Step 5 : Write your essay draft (don't forget to share the Google Doc with me)
Step 6 : Review the rubric and see what is missing from your draft
Step 7: Ask a classmate of the teacher to check your work and give you feedback
Step 8: Revise your essay
Step 9- Submit your final draft in class! Your brainstorm, outline and draft must be submitted with your final essay