W.K.1

W.K.1. Use a combination of drawing, dictating, and writing to compose opinion pieces in which they tell a reader the topic or the name of the book they are writing about and state an opinion or preference about the topic or book (e.g., //My favorite book is...//). || ===**Anchor Standard:**=== 1. Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence. || K.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.). K.SE.1.1 Identify examples of responsible use and care of technology hardware and software. || ===**Revised Bloom's Level of thinking**=== **Remembering** **:** can the student recall or remember the information? define, list, recall **Understanding:** can the student explain ideas or concepts? describe, discuss, explain, identify, locate, recognize, select **Applying** : can the student use the information in a new way? demonstrate, illustrate, sketch, write. **Evaluating** : can the student justify a stand or decision? share opinion, judge, select, support, value, evaluate **Creating** : can the student create new product or point of view? create, design, write. ||
 * ===**Common Core Standard**===
 * Text Types and Purpose**
 * ===**Information Technology Standard**===

I can...

 * draw a picture to explain what I think about a book.
 * tell what I think about a book.
 * write what I think about a book.

Essential Vocabulary

 * write, draw, story, opinion

Sample Assessments

 * Work samples
 * MCS Writing Rubric

Differentiation

 * Leveled texts - Examples to be added
 * Author's chair - Student shares their writing with peers

Intervention:

 * 1 on 1 modeling, peer observation, cloze sentences, picture cards

Enrichment:

 * Write a Picture Book on your topic

<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">word walls. word banks, leveled texts,
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Notes and Additional Information
<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Kindergarten students must be able to express their opinion and demonstrate the ability to share their opinion with others. In kindergarten, students learn to dictate their thinking, illustrate their ideas, and write their thoughts across various genres (opinion, informative/explanatory, narrative). In order to do so, students will need multiple opportunities to express opinions and develop writing behaviors. <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Students will need to engage in behaviors (turn and talk, small group discussion, and emergent writing and speaking learning centers) that lead to the natural expression of ideas both verbally and in writing. Students will also need a purposeful focus on choice-making throughout ELA. For example, kindergarten students need to be able to choose words or illustrations to use within their writing that show their thinking. Whether dictating, drawing, or writing, students must be able to articulate their ideas in a way that is purposeful and appropriate to the audience.