Grade 1 - MS GATES
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The Nova Scotia Writing Exemplars, Grades One to Eight Project
Writing Exemplars: Spring
Writing Task – Grade 8
An Opinion Piece
A Letter to the Editor
Student Work Sheets
Student Name: __________________________________
© Nova Scotia Department of Education, 2006.
© Queen’s Printer for Ontario, 1999. Reproduced and adapted with permission.
In this writing task, I will try to show that:
□ With the opening lines, I have tried to capture the attention of the reader.
□ I have presented my ideas in the letter in a clear and logical order.
□ My opinion(s) and ideas are clear.
□ I have facts to support my opinions.
□ My facts are accurate and relevant.
□ The final paragraph of the letter summarizes the issues.
□ I have tried to encourage the reader of my story to take action.
□ I have tried to use a variety of types of sentences.
□ I have followed the rules of spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
□ I have revised and edited my writing.
Reviewing Letters to the Editor
|CRITERIA |EXAMPLE(S) |
|Strengths | |
|Opening captures reader’s attention | |
|Opinion/point of view/stand is: | |
|– clear | |
|– stated at/near the beginning | |
|Ideas and facts support point of view | |
|Facts/details are relevant | |
|Order of ideas/arguments build to create impact | |
|Conclusion summarizes the issue and/or encourages reader to take | |
|action | |
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|Other features | |
|Concerns/Weaknesses | |
|Purpose not clear | |
|Opinions given without supporting facts | |
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|Monotonous repetition | |
|Issue too personal/not important to others | |
|Lack of logic | |
|Other features | |
Research Guide: My Topic
Getting Started – A and B Research/Supporting Facts – C Argument – D
|A. What do I already know about this topic? |
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|B. What do I need/want to know about this topic? |C. Supporting Facts/Research |
|( |1. |
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|2. ( |2. |
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|3. ( |3. |
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|4. ( |4. |
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|5. ( |5. |
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|D. Consequences of not taking action on this issue. (If society does not do something about this, what could happen?) |
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|2. |
First Draft of My Letter to the Editor (or use a word processor)
Purpose:
To persuade
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Present the issue
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State your opinion
(supported by facts)
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Consequences of non-action
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Summary/Call for Action
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Editing and Revising Checklist
|CRITERIA |COMMENTS |
| |Check if correct |Compliments, Corrections, Suggestions |
|Conventions | | |
|– spelling | | |
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|grammar | | |
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|punctuation | | |
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|opening captures reader’s attention | |
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|clear point of view/opinion | |
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|point of view/opinion supported by facts | |
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|ideas presented logically | |
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|conclusion summarizes the issue | |
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|the reader is encouraged to take action | |
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|other features | |
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Final Copy of My Letter to the Editor (or use word processor)
Write a final copy of your letter. Do not forget to include the revisions from your editing.
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Student Reflection
1. Are you pleased with the letter you have written? Please explain why or why not.
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2. What do you want the reader to notice in your letter to the editor?
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3. Did you enjoy this writing task? Why or why not?
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