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Activity #2: Opinion Piece

Common Core Standards
1) I can use pre-writing strategies to formulate ideas, apply revision strategies, edit my
writing, analyze my writing, and prepare a final draft.
2) I can write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons
and information. (W5.1)
3) I can introduce a topic or text clearly, state an opinion, and create an organizational
structure in which ideas are logically grouped to support the writer's purpose. (W5.1A)
4) I can provide logically ordered reasons that are supported by facts and details.
(W5.1B)Link opinion and reasons using words, phrases, and clauses (W5.1C)
5) I can provide a concluding statement or section related to the opinion presented
(W5.1D)

Choose one of the three topics below to write your response to.
Topic #1: The Master

Topic #2: The Hunt

Topic #3: Breaking In

What is your opinion on

the Master?

What is your opinion on

the hunt?

What is your opinion on

how a horse is broken
in?

What to Include?
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O: Opinion (Topic Sentence)
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R: Reasons (3 reasons)
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*Transitions Words (3)
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E: Examples
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