Hey, Little Ant: An Opinion Writing Unit is a fun and engaging way to introduce your 2nd and 3rd-grade students to the art of persuasive writing. Using the story "Hey, Little Ant," this writing project streamlines the writing process, taking students through the steps of planning, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing a five-paragraph essay. With 10 days worth of detailed lesson plans, this writing unit is perfect for busy teachers. Each day's lesson is broken up into 30 to 45 minute block