Opinion Writing in Grades 4-5
Adapted by Harold Woodal l , EKUWP RSPDI Team
Should 4th Graders have a cell phone?
What do you think?
Think-Pair-Share
In your writer’s notebook: First I thought…
Should 4th Graders have a cell phone?What did you and your partner think?
• We’ve never thought about it before.• We don’t know if we should have a cell phone yet.• We think we should have a cell phone because
___________________________.• We don’t think we should have a cell phone because
___________________________ .
Let’s capture some First Thoughts
Should 4th Graders have a cell phone?
Now let’s start our research. We’ll use several sources to gather information about kids and cell phones.
Should 4th Graders have a cell phone?
Study the graph. Turn and talk: What information can you gather from this graph?
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#1
In your writer’s notebook: Then I learned…
What did you talk about in partner talks?
• After observing the graph about kids and cell phones, I noticed that _______________________.
• More kids are getting cellphones. This makes me think__________.
• The graph shows an increase in kids with cellphones from 2005 -2009 that. I wonder if that number has continued to rise..
• ___________________________________
Let’s capture things we learned about kids and cell phones.
Let’s RESEARCH to find out more!
Watch this video clip about Kids and Cell Phones.http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Parenting/video/choosing-cell-phon...
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#2
In your writer’s notebook:Make a It Says/ I Say Chart
Fill in the “It Says” while watching the video clip again.http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Parenting/video/choosing-cell-phon...
Then, after watching the video, complete the “I Say” part of the chart.
In your writer’s notebook: Then I learned…
Let’s capture things we learned about kids and cell phones.
Should 4th Graders have a cell phone?
Let’s “dig deeper” Using the article: The Right Age For Cell Phones, we will highlight important parts.Source
#3
In your writer’s notebook: Then I learned…
Let’s capture things we learned about kids and cell phones.
Should 4th Graders have a cell phone?
Now it’s YOUR turn. Read the Time for Kids article, Do Kids Need Their Own Cell Phones? Highlight important parts.
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#4
In your writer’s notebook: Things I learned…
Let’s capture things we learned about kids and cell phones.
Should 4th Graders have a cell phone?
Re-read what you have written so far Then, in your Writer’s Notebook: Now
I’m Thinking… It’s time to state your claim Remember what we have learned about
what makes a good claim.
Let’s make some Moves!
Next Steps?
• Use a precursor to teach related skills (claim generation, Harris moves, etc.)•Develop a kernel essay• Use Drafting Organizer to develop a full essay