Writing an Opinion Piece About Fairness

Demonstrate understanding of the organization and basic features of print.

Recognize the distinguishing features of a sentence (e.g., first word, capitalization, ending punctuation).

Use common, proper, and possessive nouns.

Use singular and plural nouns with matching verbs in basic sentences (e.g., He hops; We hop).

Use personal, possessive, and indefinite pronouns (e.g., I, me, my; they, them, their, anyone, everything).

Use frequently occurring conjunctions (e.g., and, but, or, so, because).

Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.

Use end punctuation for sentences.

Spell untaught words phonetically, drawing on phonemic awareness and spelling conventions.

Produce complete sentences when appropriate to task and situation

Write opinion pieces in which they introduce the topic or name the book they are writing about, state an opinion, supply a reason for the opinion, and provide some sense of closure.

With guidance and support from adults, recall information from experiences or gather information from provided sources to answer a question.

Know, understand, and practice the character strengths of fairness, respect, volunteering and contributing to the common good

Understand why it is important to share, take turns, and follow rules (of a game, at home or school)

Explain why it is important for everyone to be respectful, courteous and polite

Explain what it means to follow the “Golden Rule”

Apply and demonstrate the character strengths of fairness, respect, volunteering and contributing to the common good

Demonstrate the ability to share, take turns and follow rules (of a game, at home or school)

Demonstrate the ability to be respectful, courteous and polite

Demonstrate the ability to empathize and take the perspective of others, including demonstrating awareness of cultural differences and respect for human dignity

Demonstrate the ability to care about how others are feeling

Demonstrate the ability to listen carefully and intentionally to others

Initiate and engage in conversation and social interactions with classmates, peers, and adults

Identify and practice appropriate behaviors to maintain positive relationships (e.g., sharing, helping, saying something nice)

Recognize and practice the skills to prevent, manage, and constructively resolve interpersonal conflicts (e.g., cool off, affirm, forgive, thank)

Learn to resolve conflicts without hitting, throwing a tantrum, or using hurtful language

Play games and appropriately participate in small group classroom activities

Describe a rule or principle that everyone should strive to live by (e.g., be kind, be honest, try your best)