opinion writing
An opinion is something YOU believe. It is different from a fact because it doesn't have to be true to everyone else! This unit, we get to try to convince our readers to believe our opinions.
Is it a duck or rabbit? You decide! Don't forget to support your opinion with details. :-)
Listen to the Powtoon videos to learn more!
Informational writinG
There are two different styles of informational writing - first, there is how-to which is a story that teaches you how to do something, and second there is a research story, that teaches you about a topic. See my example from class about owls!
Conclusion paragraph:
Body Paragraph 3 - food/diet:
Body Paragraph 2 - habitat:
Body Paragraph 1 - body:
Introduction (beginning):
How-To End:
How-To Middle 3: Clean Up
How-To Middle 2: Steps
How-To Middle 1: Materials & Ingredients
How-To Beginning
How-To Prewriting:
Narrative Writing
You know the piece that you all helped me work on in class?! Well, here it is! Excellent job, writers!
End:
Middle:
Beginning:
Prewriting:
Below you will find the video that explains the difference between a "watermelon idea" and a "seed idea."
Here are some great examples of small moment narrative stories!
Wemblery Worried by Kevin Henkes
Roller Coaster by Marla Frazee