Grace or Duck for President? Democracy/Voting Opinion Writing Unit 2nd Grade
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Grade Levels
K - 3rd
Subjects
Resource Type
Standards
CCSSW.1.1
CCSSW.2.1
CCSSW.3.1
CCSSW.3.1a
CCSSW.3.1b
Formats Included
- PDF
Pages
13 pages
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Description
This 6 day mini opinion writing unit is a great way to promote engagement and creativity through the fun of writing! Students are able to feel involved and excited about their writing as they persuade their classmates and fellow voters to vote for their preferred candidate - Grace or Duck. Use this unit on its own or with a social studies unit on democracy, government, and voting. Perfect for first or second grade classrooms. Includes pacing guide, T-chart comprehension activity, brainstorm page, rough draft template, final draft template, scoring rubric, and voting ballot.
Total Pages
13 pages
Answer Key
N/A
Teaching Duration
1 Week
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Standards
to see state-specific standards (only available in the US).
CCSSW.1.1
Write opinion pieces in which they introduce the topic or name the book they are writing about, state an opinion, supply a reason for the opinion, and provide some sense of closure.
CCSSW.2.1
Write opinion pieces in which they introduce the topic or book they are writing about, state an opinion, supply reasons that support the opinion, use linking words (e.g., because, and, also) to connect opinion and reasons, and provide a concluding statement or section.
CCSSW.3.1
Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons.
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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