South Dakota ELA 1.W.1

1.W.1 is a cluster heading. These are the individual standards under it.

• 1.W.1.a

  Introduce an opinion about a topic.

• 1.W.1.b

  Supply reasons for the opinion.

• 1.W.1.c

  Provide a concluding statement.

01

What Students Need to Do

Students choose a side on a familiar question, such as which recess game is best. They write why they chose it and end with a sentence that wraps up their choice.

02

What Mastery Looks Like

A student names a favorite recess game and gives a reason that fits. The piece ends with a final sentence and makes sense without the student explaining it aloud.

03

Common Misconceptions

Students may list facts about a topic without saying what they think. They may give a vague reason, such as “because it is good,” or stop without an ending.

04

How to Assess It

Exit ticket: Which is a better class pet, a fish or a hamster? Write your choice, one reason, and a last sentence that reminds the reader of your choice.

1. 01

   Give pairs picture cards of two playground games; have them choose one, draw it, and write a reason on a sticky note.

2. 02

   Ask, “Which read-aloud should we reread, and why?” Have partners share their answers, then write a final sentence.

3. 03

   Play Reason Match: students pair opinion cards about snacks with matching reason cards, then write an ending sentence.

4. 04

   Have students write the principal a note naming one new playground item, a reason to get it, and a closing sentence.

• 1.W.2

  Write informative/explanatory texts that:

• 1.W.3

  Write narratives that:

• 2.W.1

  The 2nd Grade version of this standard.