Opinion writing in kindergarten is one of those things, in my opinion (see what I did there) is best done spirally.
We certainly introduce writing for a reason as a unit of study. However, we want the students’ understanding of opinion writing to grow as their transcription skills grow.
Recently Deedee worked in a kindergarten class and tested our new Opinion writing unit!
She started by asking the question…
Students wrote their opinion on a slip of paper and placed it on the pocket chart.
She purposely showed invented spelling on her own card, since she is really pushing this crew to be FEARLESS spellers and just put the sounds they hear on the card.
She also introduced them to several anchor charts. Here is one that is included in the unit.
Here is what they came up with!
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| The best way to get around is to ride a bike because I don’t get as tired. |
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| What is the best way to get around? I think scooters are the best because it is fast and also has a handle [bar] and you sway on the scooter. |
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| I think running is the best because you can get to places fast. That is the best way to get around. |
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| What is the best way to get around on your own? I think that a bike is the best way to get around because you go fast. Bikes are the best way to get around. |
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| You know why hover boards are the best? Because I never fall off and I like it. That’s the best way to get around. |
Here is what is included in the opinion writing unit.
This unit is perfect for kindergarten and first grade and it’s on sale until Saturday at midnight!
This unit is perfect for kindergarten and first grade and it’s on sale until Saturday at midnight!
