A discussion writing unit allowing students to research, discuss and write about who is the greatest soccer player of all time: Lionel Messi, Diego Maradona or Pele. The unit has been split into four separate lessons and is perfect for students in third grade or fourth grade.

Included in this PDF printable resource:

• Three informational texts about the individual players
• A fact sheet to record key facts about the famous figures
• Two prompt sheets for students to write an introduction and a conclusion
• A template for students to write up their draft and neat texts
• A ready-made Easel activity perfect for distance learning

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This resource is great for:

• In class learning
• Independent work
• Homework
• Creative writing sessions
• Assessment practice
• Emergency sub plans

The first lesson involves students retrieving facts from informational texts about Lionel Messi, Diego Maradona and Pele, and writing these on to a fact sheet. In the second lesson students need to use these facts to write three to four paragraphs about the individual soccer stars. In the third lesson students need to use prompt sheets to write up an introduction and a conclusion. In the final lesson your class will need to check their draft paragraphs for mistakes before writing up their work on a neat copy using the template provided.

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For a digital version of this resource that can be completed on tablets, computers and phones check out the Greatest Soccer Player Opinion Writing Unit | Digital & Print.

Other similar or relevant resources:

• U.S. History Resources

• Black History Resources

• Distance Learning Resources

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