[Free Registration/Login Required] This collection of worksheets will engage kids in writing their own opinions and identifying their reasons for these opinions. Graphic organizers for opinion writing and prompts with "I would rather"...

This lesson really allows readers to express their opinion regarding an issue that affects them - the lunch menu! Students will be guided through the writing process and then will write a convincing opinion piece by stating their...

This resource is provided by the Vermont Writing Collaborative. Many examples of student's on-demand opinon writings are included. Students had been prompted to decide which kind of pet is best, a cat or a dog.

This article by YaShekia King focuses on writing a summary paper in MLA Style.

[Free Registration/Login Required] In this close reading lesson, the learners will analyze the poem "It Fell in the City" by Eve Merriam. They will read the poem, identify words or phrases that show feelings or appeal to the senses,...

In this video segment from Nature, learn about cats. Consider the possibility that the cat may become the number one choice for pet owners.

[Free Registration/Login Required] In this lesson, students will present their opinion through drawing, writing and speaking. Students will enjoy discussing their favorite animals, pizza and cake. Students will learn about...

This tutorial focuses on conclusions for expository writing. It discusses the purpose of conclusions, what should be included, and ways to conclude.

Information that can be read or listened to that discusses two methods of how to write effective summaries as well as how to avoid plagiarism when summarizing informational texts. Finally, examples of literary summaries are provided....

In this slideshow tutorial, students are provided with notes that distinguish "summarizing" from "paraphrasing" content. Examples of effective summaries and paraphrases of text are provided. Then students have the opportunity to engage...

Every year a kid-friendly philosophical question is asked and students are encouraged to submit original writing, drawing, painting, or poetry that expresses their opinions on the posed topic.

A learning module that begins with "Life Isn't Fair-- Deal With It" by Mike Myatt, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through free...

What is autism? How does it affect behavior? Students will find evidence of the author's tone or purpose for writing the article, as well as hints that show evidence of opinion. Includes a video clip from the movie "Rainman", and an...

A brief description of the 6 string banjo and the differing opinions of whether this instrument is a guitar or a banjo.