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Authors Opinion Writing Step-by-Step (Would You Rather)

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Look Inside · 10 pages

Cover of the author opinion-writing resource, headed 'Would You Rather' and 'Authors Edition'
Opening cover of the author opinion-writing resource
Promotional page for homeschooling and co-op families describing live classes and a learning community
Information about classes for homeschooling families
Instructions for printing author cards, selecting a prompt, researching two topics, and presenting a response
Five steps for the research and writing activity
Author Cards section divider introducing the illustrated author cards used to choose research topics
Section divider before the 24 author cards
Author cards 1–4 show labeled illustrations of Beatrix Potter, David Shannon, Doreen Cronin, and Dr. Seuss
First color sheet: author cards 1–4
Author cards 5–8 labeled Edgar Allen Poe, Eric Carle, Ernest Hemmingway, and Ezra Jack Keats, with illustrations
Second color sheet: author cards 5–8
Author cards 9–12 show labeled illustrations of F. Scott Fitzgerald, Harper Lee, Jan Brett, and J.R.R. Tolkien
Third color sheet: author cards 9–12
Author cards 13–16 show labeled illustrations of Kevin Henkes, Margaret Wise Brown, Mark Twain, and Mo Willems
Fourth color sheet: author cards 13–16
Author cards 17–20 show labeled illustrations of Ray Bradbury, Roald Dahl, Ruth Krauss, and Shirley Jackson
Fifth color sheet: author cards 17–20
Author cards 21–24 feature Tennessee Williams, Toni Morrison, Truman Capote, and William Faulkner
Sixth color sheet: author cards 21–24
Attributes
Subject

ELA, Writing

Grades

Grade 2, 3, 4

Types

Activities

File

PDF

Editable
No
Rating
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About This Product

Authors Opinion Writing Step-by-Step (Would You Rather)

This versatile teaching resource is designed for teachers working with second to fourth graders. It aligns primarily with the Language Arts curriculum, intertwining elements of grammar, history, reading, research and social studies.

An Interactive Learning Experience

The product involves an authors-themed step-by-step approach that spurs students into active participation in an interactive learning experience. Notable among its features are author cards featuring 24 esteemed authors such as Eric Carle, Mark Twain, and Toni Morrison.

Versatile and Flexible Design

  • Suits a whole-class activity for the National Authors Day or individually used by homeschooling parents during National Novel Writing Month celebrations.
  • A process-based learning method where students research two chosen authors before crafting and presenting their opinions.

Differentiated Graphic Organizers & Guided Process

  • Differentiated graphic organizers offer three levels of complexity catering for varied student abilities.
  • To glide learners through this exercise smoothly, there are step by step instructions accompanied by checklists to ensure effective tracking of progress.

Eco-friendly & Creativity-stimulating Components Included >>/h5>>

  • Cards available in color versions and black-and-white alternatives for eco-friendliness.
  • Mix-and-match research report pages incorporated to spur creativity among learners while honing their researching skills."

In summary, these lessons not only enhance writing skills but also improve reading comprehension and critical thinking abilities in alignment with grade-level expectations.

What's Included

Instructions

Author cards (24 in color and 24 in B&W)

Mix and match research report pages

Differentiated opinion writing graphic organizers (3 levels)

Step-by-step opinion writing instructions and checklists

Sentences starters and transitions

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