* Learning Goal
An opinion paragraph needs more than a feeling. It needs a clear claim and reasons that support it.
1 Take a Position
Choose one school idea and tell which side you support.
Prompt: Should students have more time for recess or more time for art?
My opinion:
2 Plan Your Reasons
Write two strong reasons. Add one example for each.
Reason 1:
Example connected to "Should students have more time for recess or more time for art?":
Reason 2:
Example connected to "Should students have more time for recess or more time for art?":
3 Draft and Revise
Write your opinion paragraph. Use transition words such as first, also, or because.
✦ SBA-Style Reflection
Answer using evidence from your work above. On the state test (Smarter Balanced), you will need to explain your thinking clearly.
Constructed Response: Look at your answers above. Choose one and explain how you decided on your answer. Use at least one detail or example.