NY Next Generation ELA 1W1

ELA1st GradeText Types and Purposes

The Standard

Write an opinion on a topic or personal experience; give two or more reasons to support that opinion.

New York State Next Generation English Language Arts Learning Standards

Teacher's field guide

What Students Need to Do: Students state an opinion about a topic or personal experience. They give at least two reasons that clearly support what they think.
What Mastery Looks Like: A student writes a clear opinion that a reader can identify. The student gives two different reasons connected to that opinion rather than repeating the same idea.
Common Misconceptions: Students may name a topic without saying what they think about it. They may give only one reason, repeat the opinion as a reason, or add details that do not support it.
How to Assess It: Ask students to choose the best class read-aloud and write one opinion sentence with two supporting reasons. Check that both reasons answer why.

Lesson moves

Sort picture and reason cards under two opinion headings, then choose two cards that support one side.
Ask, ‘Which recess activity should our class choose, and what two reasons would convince a classmate?’
Play Reason Match by pairing opinion cards with reasons that truly support them.
Write a note recommending one library book to another class and include two reasons for the choice.

Free download

A ready-to-print activity worksheet aligned to 1W1, with an answer key for the teacher on its own page. No account needed.

PDF, US Letter, prints cleanly in black and white.

Keep exploring

Grade, subject, topic, and the complete standard are prefilled. Create one free, no account needed.