Georgia 3.T.T.3.c
The Standard
Apply 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, therefore, since, for example) to connect the opinion and reasons, and provide a concluding statement or section. (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 write an opinion piece that names a topic and makes their position clear. They support that position with relevant reasons, connect ideas with linking words, and finish with a conclusion.
What Mastery Looks Like
- The opening names the topic and clearly states a position. The student gives relevant reasons, connects ideas with varied linking words, and ends with a clear closing statement.
Common Misconceptions
- Students may state a preference but give no reasons, or list reasons that do not match the opinion. They may repeat “because” for every connection or end without a closing statement.
How to Assess It
- Use this exit ticket: “Should students have homework every night? State your opinion, give two reasons, use two linking words, and add a conclusion.”
Lesson moves
Ways to Teach It
Give pairs mixed sentence strips from an opinion paragraph, then have them arrange the topic, opinion, reasons, links, and conclusion.
Ask students to write: “Which classroom job is most useful?” and defend their choice with two specific reasons.
Play Linking Word Match by pairing reason cards with because, since, therefore, or for example, then reading the completed sentences aloud.
Have students write the principal a short opinion letter proposing one playground or cafeteria change and supporting it with reasons.
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