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Organizing Evidence and Writing an Opinion Paragraph: The Importance of Sports in American Society, Part II Lesson PlanOrganizing Evidence and Writing an Opinion Paragraph: The Importance of Sports in American Society, Part II Lesson Plan
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EngageNY
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Grade
5th
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English Language Arts
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Duration
45 mins
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Direct Instruction
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Projection
Year
2014
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Organizing Evidence and Writing an Opinion Paragraph: The Importance of Sports in American Society, Part II

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This Organizing Evidence and Writing an Opinion Paragraph: The Importance of Sports in American Society, Part II lesson plan also includes:
  • Full Grade 5 ELA Module 3A (.pdf)
  • Full Grade 5 ELA Module 3A Updates: June 2015 (.pdf)
  • Full Grade 5 ELA Module 3A, Unit 1 (.pdf)
  • Grade 5 ELA Module 3A: Unit 1, Lesson 6 (.html)
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Batter up! Using the resource, pupils continue reading an informational article about sports in America and identify evidence that supports the author's opinion. Scholars then write an opinion paragraph about sports.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

sports, opinions, opinion writing, supporting evidence, paraphrasing

Instructional Ideas

  • Invite partners to discuss how sports bring Americans closer together 

Classroom Considerations

  • Part six of seven from the Grade 5 ELA Module 3A, Unit 1 series
  • Prepare one envelope of evidence strips for each learner 

Pros

  • Includes helpful teaching notes
  • Offers tips for differentiation 

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RI.5.8 W.5.1.a W.5.1.b W.5.8

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