Introduction
Technology is a topic with which our students are very familiar. In this writing lesson, students will participate in activities that cause them to reflect on the importance of modern technology. These activities will culminate in an engaging writing assignment, as well as opportunity for peer-review and revision.
Learning Objectives
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.1;Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information.
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.1.A;Introduce a topic or text clearly, state an opinion, and create an organizational structure in which ideas are logically grouped to support the writer’s purpose.
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.1.B;Provide logically ordered reasons that are supported by facts and details.
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.1.C;Link opinion and reasons using words, phrases, and clauses (e.g., consequently, specifically).
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.1.D;Provide a concluding statement or section related to the opinion presented.
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