Georgia 2.T.T.3.c
The Standard
Use knowledge of opinion techniques to create opinion pieces that introduce the topic, state an opinion about the topic, supply reasons to support the opinion with linking words (e.g., because, and, also), and provide a conclusion. (C)
Georgia's K-12 English Language Arts Standards · Texts (T) · Techniques
Teacher's field guide
What This Standard Means
What Students Need to Do
- Students name a topic, take a clear position, and support it with relevant reasons. They connect ideas with linking words and finish with a closing sentence.
What Mastery Looks Like
- A student writes a focused paragraph with a clear opinion and at least two relevant reasons. The ideas connect with words such as because, and, or also, and the ending restates the position.
Common Misconceptions
- Students may give a preference without explaining why. They may list unrelated reasons, omit linking words, or end abruptly without wrapping up the opinion.
How to Assess It
- Give this exit ticket: “Should recess be longer? Write an opening, your opinion, two reasons joined with linking words, and a closing sentence.”
Lesson moves
Ways to Teach It
Give pairs sentence strips to sort into topic, opinion, reasons, linking words, and conclusion, then assemble a complete paragraph.
Ask, “Which classroom job is best?” Students state an opinion, give two reasons, and respond to a classmate’s reasoning.
Play Opinion Builder by drawing topic, reason, and linking-word cards, then writing a paragraph that uses all three.
Students write a note to the principal recommending one playground improvement, supported by two reasons and a clear conclusion.
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