Original PromptUsing Source Evidence to Form an Opinion
Engage: Spark curiosity and build purpose by defining an opinion as a belief or attitude that invokes emotion, then priming students to read a text with the intent of forming their own perspective.
Explicit Instruction: Model with clarity by using the Read to Form an Opinion Anchor Chart to demonstrate how to identify a topic, determine a personal feeling or belief about it, and then reread to find specific supporting facts.
Apply and Assess: Practice p...
The Pollution Patrol Game encourages students to develop their opinions on environmental issues, particularly pollution. It defines what an opinion is—a personal belief expressing feelings—and emphasizes the importance of backing opinions with factual evidence. The game outlines four steps to form an opinion: identifying the topic, expressing feelings, making a claim, and gathering supporting facts. It emphasizes differentiating facts from opinions and provides practical exercises where students can examine texts and work with partners to find and discuss evidence. By linking their opinions to real facts, students learn how to construct stronger arguments and communicate effectively about environmental concerns, making the learning process interactive and collaborative.