Georgia K.T.T.3

K.T.T.3 is a Georgia English Language Arts standard. These are the expectations under it.

• K.T.T.3.a

  Explain the difference between opinions and facts about a topic. (I)

• K.T.T.3.c

  Use a combination of drawing, labeling, writing, and dictating* to express an opinion about a topic. (C)

01

What Students Need to Do

Students tell what they think or prefer about a familiar topic. They support that choice with a simple reason using words such as because.

02

What Mastery Looks Like

A student can state a clear preference, give one related reason, and recognize both parts in a short text. Their drawing, dictation, or writing keeps the choice and reason connected.

03

Common Misconceptions

Students may name a favorite without explaining why, or give a fact instead of a reason. They may think an opinion has one correct answer or copy a classmate’s choice.

04

How to Assess It

Show pictures of two familiar read-alouds and ask, “Which book should we read again, and why?” Have students complete, “I choose ___ because ___.”

1. 01

   Set out two classroom objects, let students choose one, then build a cube tower vote and tell one reason for their choice.

2. 02

   Read The Pigeon Wants a Puppy!, then ask, “Should Pigeon get a puppy?” Students draw their answer and dictate one reason.

3. 03

   Play Opinion Match: students pair choice cards with sensible reason cards, then explain each match using because.

4. 04

   Let students recommend one of two class brain breaks, then give the teacher a reason to use when planning tomorrow.

• 5.T.T.3

  Opinion Techniques Explain, analyze, and use opinion techniques to shape understandings.

• 3.T.T.3

  Opinion Techniques Explain, analyze, and use opinion techniques to shape understandings.

• 2.T.T.3

  The 2nd Grade version of this standard.

• 1.T.T.3

  The 1st Grade version of this standard.