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W.3.1.Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons. a. Introduce the topic or text they are writing about, state an opinion, and create an organizational structure that lists reasons. b. Provide reasons that support the opinion. c. Use linking words and phrases (e.g., //because//, //therefore//, //since//, //for// //example//) to connect opinion and reasons. d. Provide a concluding statement or section. W.3.2.Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and information clearly. a. Introduce a topic and group related information together; include illustrations when useful to aiding comprehension. b. Develop the topic with facts, definitions, and details. c. Use linking words and phrases (e.g., //also//, //another//, //and//, //more//, //but//) to connect ideas within categories of information. d. Provide a concluding statement or section. W.3.3.Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences. a. Establish a situation and introduce a narrator and/or characters; organize an event sequence that unfolds naturally. b. Use dialogue and descriptions of actions, thoughts, and feelings to develop experiences and events or show the response of characters to situations. c. Use temporal words and phrases to signal event order. d. Provide a sense of closure. || ===‍‍‍‍‍‍**Anchor Standard**=== 3.1 Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence. 3.2. Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content. 3.3 Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences || 3.TT.1.2Use a variety of technology tools to organize data and information. 3.TT.1.3 Use technology to present data and information. || ===‍‍‍‍‍‍**Revised Bloom's Level of thinking**===
 * ===**Common Core Standards**===
 * ===‍‍‍‍‍‍**Information Technology Standard**===
 * Apply:** Can the student utilize temporal words and phrases to describe order.
 * Create:** Does the student generate a writing piece using the correct techniques and strategies?
 * Apply:** Does the student construct real or imagined experiences or events using order and correct sequence? ||

‍‍‍‍‍‍**I can...**

 * I can write an opinion piece.
 * I can support my opinion with reasons.
 * I can end my writing piece correctly.
 * I can utilize linking words to make my writing flow.
 * I can organize my writing piece so that it flows naturally.

‍‍‍‍‍‍**Essential Vocabulary**

 * **topic**
 * **opinion**
 * **informative text**
 * **details**
 * **phrases**
 * **facts**
 * **definitions**
 * **narrator**
 * **diologue**

‍‍‍‍‍‍**Sample Assessments**

 * Common Core Writing Rubrics:
 * Third Grade Common Core Writing Rubrics
 * Response to Literature Rubric
 * Persuasive Rubric
 * Informational/Explanatory Rubric
 * Narrative Rubric
 * Teacher Observation

‍‍‍‍‍‍**Differentiation**
‍‍‍**Intervention /** **Enrichment**
 * **Tiered Assignments**
 * **Compacting (adjusting instruction to account for prior student mastery of learning targets)**
 * **Student Interest Groups**
 * **Flexible Grouping**
 * **Learning Contracts-[|Example]**
 * **Choice Boards--develop choice boards with writing assignments focusing on opinion, informational, and narratives- See templates at daretodifferentiate.com**
 * Writing Interventions
 * Student Board Games that reinforce skills
 * More Interventions
 * Peer Tutoring
 * Small Group Instruction
 * [|http://www.education.com/activity/third-grade/writing/](great for writers who finish early or have mastered topic)
 * Peer Tutoring: Allow students to assist students who are having difficulty with skills

‍‍‍‍‍‍**Instructional Resources**

 * ===Common Core Writing Prompts===