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Author
Nataley
Subject
Writing
Difficulty
5th Grade
Standards
Students need a guided practice on creating an opinion essay about whether or not they believe video games are harmful to kids or not. The following is a summary of a document named 79a96fac-434f-4c02-b843-3a104223aacd%2Fuser_uploads%2FHHEY-C9PbCuJeZmoZpZ6W?alt=media&token=3f363441-db42-4cab-a72c-b1150131eb60: The "Desert Sky Weekly Lesson Plan Overview," created by teacher Ms. Martinez, focuses on teaching fifth-grade students how to write opinion pieces supporting a particular point of view...
This learning resource focuses on writing opinion essays, specifically centered on the topic of video games and their impact on children. The objective is for students to articulate their stance on whether video games are harmful or beneficial, supporting their position with logical reasoning and evidence. It includes various activities to differentiate between facts and opinions, select suitable evidence, draft an outline using the OREO structure (Opinion, Reason, Evidence, Opinion restated), and refine their essays through self-assessment and peer review. The resource also provides additional guidance on crafting an introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusions, while emphasizing the importance of using linking words and phrases for coherence.