Creature Investigation- Opinion Writing and Research Handout
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Grade Levels
2nd - 5th
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Standards
CCSSW.3.1
CCSSCCRA.W.1
CCSSW.3.1a
CCSSW.3.1b
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Miss Mayhew's Learning Lagoon
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Description
This handout is great for starting research or an "investigation" on whether or not a creature actually exists.
For opinion writing I always do a unit on creatures people think could be real such as mermaids, bigfoot, the lochness monster, aliens, and so on. This really engages the students and they are really interested in the research and writing.
For this handout I have them put on their "investigators cap" and fill out their official I.D card and tell them at their investigation is confidential. They can research about their creature and write down evidence on whether or not it supports it is real. This helps them come up with reasons for and against their opinion.
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Standards
to see state-specific standards (only available in the US).
CCSSW.3.1
Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons.
CCSSCCRA.W.1
Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.
CCSSW.3.1a
Introduce the topic or text they are writing about, state an opinion, and create an organizational structure that lists reasons.
CCSSW.3.1b
Provide reasons that support the opinion.
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