This opinion writing resource is a part of the YEAR-LONG STEP-BY-STEP WRITING PROGRAM FOR 2ND GRADE. This opinion writing unit is filled with engaging lessons (scripted), anchor charts, modeling, mentor text, interactive notebook pages, practice, task cards, graphic organizers, checklists, and rubrics necessary to teach and assess opinion writing.Scaffolding through the writing process continues to be an effective and successful approach to teach writing. Every lesson builds upon the previous sk