RLA Units

Lesson Purpose

To synthesize student knowledge of opinion pieces in a culminating writing activity

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Lesson Objectives

Students will:

·         write their own opinion pieces using prior knowledge of claims and evidence

Student Target

“I can express my opinion on a topic clearly in writing.”

CCR Standards

Writing

• Writing Anchor 1

  Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.
  

• Writing Anchor 7

  Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects based on focused questions, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.
  

Lead CCR Level Specific Standards

Writing Anchor 1: Level B

• W.3.1

  Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons. a. Introduce the topic or text they are writing about, state an opinion, and create an organizational structure that lists reasons. 
  

Writing Anchor 7: Level B

• W.3.7

  Conduct short research projects that build knowledge about a topic.

Supporting CCR Level Specific Standards

KYAE Employability Standards

• E.7

  E.7 Accurately analyze information and respond appropriately.

• E.8

  E.8 Interact with others in a professional manner.