"I can" statements for Opinion Writing |
Standard - CC.4.W.1 Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information.
a. Introduce a topic or text clearly, state an opinion, and create an organizational structure in which related ideas are grouped to support the writer’s purpose.
o writer’s purpose
o point of view
o clear introduction of topic or text
o statement of opinion
o strong organizational structure in which related ideas are grouped to support the writer’s purpose.
a. Introduce a topic or text clearly, state an opinion, and create an organizational structure in which related ideas are grouped to support the writer’s purpose.
- I can explain:
o writer’s purpose
o point of view
- I can determine how to introduce the topic or text clearly.
- I can formulate an opinion.
- I can organize by grouping related ideas to support the writer’s purpose.
- I can create an opinion piece on topics or texts, supporting it with reasons and information.
o clear introduction of topic or text
o statement of opinion
o strong organizational structure in which related ideas are grouped to support the writer’s purpose.
b. Provide reasons that are supported by facts and details.
- I can recognize facts and details.
- I can provide reasons that are supported with facts and details.
- I can create an opinion piece on topics or texts, supporting it with reasons that are supported by facts and details.
c. Link opinion and reasons using words and phrases (e.g. for instance, in order to, in addition).
- I can use linking words and phrases
- I can link opinions and reasons using words and phrases (e.g., for instance, in order, in addition).
- I can create an opinion piece on topics or texts, supporting it with links between opinion and reasons using words and phrases (e.g., for instance, in order to, in addition).
d. Provide a concluding statement or section related to the opinion presented.
- I can explain the purpose of a concluding statement or section.
- I can provide a conclusion related to the opinion presented
- I can create an opinion piece on topics or texts, supporting it with a concluding statement or section related to the opinion presented.