Many teachers think argumentative and persuasive writing are the same. Some would go as far as to say that persuasive writing has just turned into argumentative because of Common Core (not true). And where does opinion writing fall into all of this? First of all, if you are a 1st-5th grade teacher, Common Core only expects students to master writing opinion pieces and work on short research projects. Argumentative writing does not come into play until 6th grade. Oh and those research … [Read more...] about Opinion, Persuasive or Argumentative Writing?
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Tips for Planning Writing Units
Planning a writing unit can feel overwhelming. Many teachers feel stressed out by curricula put in front of them by their schools and districts with little to no training. It is difficult to sift through all the words to get to the good stuff. So let’s simplify things a bit shall we! Below you'll find lots of tips for how to go about planning successful writing units step by step... 1. Find Key Terms When planning your writing unit, every writing program usually comes with some sort … [Read more...] about Tips for Planning Writing Units