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W.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. W.2.2. Write informative/explanatory texts in which they introduce a topic, use facts and definitions to develop points, and provide a concluding statement or section. W.2.3. Write narratives in which they recount a well-elaborated event or short sequence of events, include details to describe actions, thoughts, and feelings, use temporal words to signal event order, and provide a sense of closure. || ===‍‍‍**Anchor Standard/Mathematical Practice(s)**===
 * ===**Common Core Standards**===
 * 1. Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.**
 * 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. Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences.** ||
 * ===‍‍‍**Information Technology Standard**===
 * 2.TT.1.1 Use a variety of technology tools to gather data and information (e.g., Web-based resources, e-books, online communication tools, etc.).**
 * 2.TT.1.2 Use a variety of technology tools to organize data and information(e.g., word processor, graphic organizer, audio and visual recording, online collaboration tools, etc.)**
 * 2.TT.1.3 Use technology tools to present data and information (multimedia, audio and visual recording, online collaboration tools, etc).** || ===‍‍‍**Revised Bloom's Level of thinking**===
 * Understanding-Demonstrate understanding of facts and ideas by organizing, comparing, translating, interpreting, giving descriptions, and stating main ideas.**
 * Analyzing-Examine and break information into parts by identifying motives or causes. Make inferences and find evidence to support generalizations.**
 * Evaluating-Present and defend opinions by making judgments about information, validity of ideas, or quality of work based on a set of criteria.**
 * Creating-Compile information together in a different way by combining elements in a new pattern or proposing alternative solutions.** ||

I can write an ending sentence(s) to close an opinion.
I can write a sentence(s) to introduce an informative/explanatory product. I can use graphic organizers to plan a story. I can write a story with a beginning, middle, and ending. I can use adjectives/ adverbs to add interest to my story.

‍‍‍**Essential Vocabulary**

 * opinion, fact, topic, introduction, informative, definition, conclusion, event, linking words**

‍‍‍**Sample Assessments**
Tennessee 2.2 Tennessee 2.3
 * Rubrics, Informal writing, Formal writing benchmarks**
 * Tennessee assessment**

‍‍‍**Intervention:**
students writing collaboratively, graffiti activities,

‍‍‍**Enrichment:**

 * Choice Boards, graphic organizers**