Description
If you’re looking for ready-to-use opinion writing paired passages, this set on electric cars is an engaging way to get students excited about essay writing. Students will read two high-interest opinion articles on the pros and cons of electric cars, then use the opinion writing prompt using articles to plan and write a four- or five-paragraph essay. These opinion writing articles make it easy to integrate reading and writing skills in one meaningful activity.
This resource is perfect for writing, test prep, or ELA centers. The opinion writing paired passages format helps students learn to integrate information from both sources while supporting their opinion with strong evidence. The topic of electric cars will spark interest while encouraging critical thinking.
This Opinion Writing Paired Passages Resource Includes:
This opinion writing paired passages set is aligned with CCSS for opinion writing and reading comprehension, and modeled after state testing formats, so students get authentic practice with opinion writing prompts using articles.
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Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information. -CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.1
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Quote accurately from a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text. -CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.5.1
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Integrate information from several texts on the same topic in order to write or speak about the subject knowledgeably. -CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.5.9
With these opinion writing articles, students will improve their ability to read critically, plan effectively, and write persuasively, all while exploring an engaging real-world topic.
This resource saves planning time while still challenging students. The opinion writing prompts using articles give them real-world topics to write about, and the paired texts are written to be both accessible and engaging.
I am the author of both opinion articles, but I’ve included different author names to help students practice citing multiple sources.
*This was designed to be perfect practice for state writing tests! Directly aligned with Florida’s FSA format, but probably similar to your state, too!
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