Super Saturday
Writing Conference
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WRITE ABOUT THE TEXT
SESSION 5 | Grades K-2 / ELL Levels 1-2
[HANDOUT]
Target opinion-based reading responses in K-2
Differentiate between informative topics and debatable ones
Connect P.I.E. to author’s purpose.
Read literature that reveals multiple character perspectives.
POSTER SKILL #1: Identify topic & position
Choose the strongest side.
Watch the kindergartners at Concord South Elementary discern between duck details and rabbit details based on Duck! Rabbit!
POSTER SKILL #2: List many good reasons
Write opinion-based responses with evidence.
POSTER SKILL #3: Organize key points
Save the best for last.
