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Writing an Opinion Requiring Voting AssessmentWriting an Opinion Requiring Voting Assessment
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Fluence Learning
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5th
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English Language Arts
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2017
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Writing an Opinion Requiring Voting

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Challenge writers to compose an essay detailing their stance on, and the history of, voting. Three assignments, each broken down into three parts, requires fifth graders to take notes, read and complete charts, write paragraphs, compare arguments, and research. the assessment is designed to mirror a style similar to a state test. 

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

Writing, Writing Prompts, Persuasive Writing, argumentative writing, essay writing, opinion writing, opinions, voting, responding to reading, research reports, research writing, voting rights

Additional Tags

english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Make copies of the rubric for learners to reference while working 
  • Remind pupils to use their test taking strategies, such as reading the prompt multiple times, underlining or highlighting important information, and keeping print in the box while writing 
  • Administer the assessment as a practice for your state's standardized testing

Classroom Considerations

  • Have modifications and adaptations ready for class members that require them while taking a test 
  • Scholars should be familiar with writing opinion essays 

Pros

  • Provides a detailed Teacher Guide with assignment explanation, examples, and rubrics 
  • Includes an extra writing prompt for extended learning opportunities  

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RI.5.2 RI.5.3 RI.5.6 RI.5.7 RI.5.8 RI.5.9 W.5.1.a W.5.7 SL.5.1.a

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