Lesson 5: Opinion vs. Argumentative
Duration of Days: 2
Lesson Objective
Students will develop an understanding of argumentative writing as a more formal, evidence-based extension of opinion writing.
What is the difference between an argument and an opinion?
When should writers use opinion writing versus argumentative writing?
Opinion
Argument
Claim
Evidence
Reasoning
Bias
Credible source
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.8.1
DOK Level 2
Anticipation guides
Anchor charts
Fact or opinion matching
See NoRedInk for opinion and argumentative writing resources.