Writing opinions
Compose opinion pieces using drawing, dictating, or writing that name a topic or book and state a preference or opinion about it
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“Can your child write a sentence or two giving their opinion about something — like their favourite book or food — and explain why they feel that way?”
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- Activity. Compose opinion pieces using drawing, dictating, or writing that name a topic or book and state a preference or opinion about it
What to notice. State an opinion clearly (e.g. 'My favourite animal is a dog because...') • Give at least one reason for an opinion • Draw, dictate, or write to express a preference about a book or topic
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Can your child write a sentence or two giving their opinion about something — like their favourite book or food — and explain why they feel that way?
Compose opinion pieces using drawing, dictating, or writing that name a topic or book and state a preference or opinion about it
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- State an opinion clearly (e.g. 'My favourite animal is a dog because...')
- Give at least one reason for an opinion
- Draw, dictate, or write to express a preference about a book or topic
“Can your child write a sentence or two giving their opinion about something — like their favourite book or food — and explain why they feel that way?”
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- Type
- Procedural
- Subject
- English
- Domain
- Writing Composition
- Age range
- Ages 5–7