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Grade 2

Lesson

3

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Writing an Opinion Piece About Compassion

Lesson
3
:

Writing an Opinion Piece About Compassion

Grade

Grade 2

UNIT

6

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Compassion

Last Updated:

May 26, 2025

Unit 6, Lesson 3, “Writing an Opinion Piece About Compassion,” reinforces the vocabulary word compassion. Students will write an opinion piece in which they introduce the topic they are writing about, state an opinion, supply reasons that support the opinion, use linking words (e.g., because, and, also) to connect opinion and reasons, and provide a concluding statement or section.

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SUGGESTED TIME:

20 minutes

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LEARNING OUTCOMES:

  • Demonstrate comprehension of the word compassion.
  • Write an opinion piece that introduces the topic they are writing about, states an opinion, supplies reasons that support the opinion, uses linking words (e.g., because, and, also) to connect opinion and reasons, and provides a concluding statement or section
  • Demonstrate understanding of standard English sentence structure and grammar 

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REQUIRED MATERIALS:

  • Prohuman Grade 2 Unit 6 Worksheet 3: Writing an Opinion Piece About Compassion

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VOCABULARY:

  • Compassion: I see when others are hurt or need help, and I try to help them. 

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ELA COMMON CORE STANDARDS MET

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.2.1

Write opinion pieces in which they introduce the topic or book they are writing about, state an opinion, supply reasons that support the opinion, use linking words (e.g., because, and, also) to connect opinion and reasons, and provide a concluding statement or section.

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.2.2

Recount or describe key ideas or details from a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.2.6

Produce complete sentences when appropriate to task and situation in order to provide requested detail or clarification.

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.2.1

Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.2.2

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

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.2.3

Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening.

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CHARACTER AND SOCIAL EMOTIONAL (CSED) NATIONAL STANDARDS MET

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Moral Character A

Know, understand, and practice the character strengths of honesty and integrity, caring and compassion, gratitude, and the courage to take initiative

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Moral Character A5

Understand why caring and being concerned for the well-being of others is a character strength

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Moral Character B

Apply and demonstrate the character strengths of honesty and integrity, caring and compassion, gratitude, and the courage to take initiative

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Civic Character A2

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

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Social-Awareness A2

Demonstrate the ability to care about how others are feeling

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Social-Awareness A3

Demonstrate the ability to listen carefully and intentionally to others

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Responsible and Ethical Decision-Making 1

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

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LESSON PROCEDURE

Today we will write an opinion piece about what you think is the best way you can show compassion in your own life and why. 

An opinion piece does five things. 

  1. First, it introduces the topic you are writing about.
  2. Second, it states your opinion.
  3. Third, it supplies reasons that support your opinion
  4. Fourth, it uses linking words (e.g., because, and, also) to connect opinion and reasons
  5. Finally, it provides a concluding statement or section
  6. Here is an example of an opinion piece about a different topic. Write on the board:
    Topic: Compassion is when a person sees that others are hurt or need help and helps them.
    Opinion: The best way I can show compassion is to take care of my dog.
    Reason 1: My dog needs my help getting food.
    Reason 2: My dog needs my help in taking a bath.
    Conclusion: In my opinion, the best way I can show compassion is by helping to feed my dog and give him a bath. This is how I show that I care about my dog.
  7. Now each student will write their own opinion piece on their worksheet.

NOTE: Collect and keep the worksheet on the following page for the next day’s lesson in which students will share their opinion pieces with a partner.

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GRADE 2 UNIT 6 WORKSHEET 3: WRITING AN OPINION PIECE ABOUT COMPASSION

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Compassion: I see when others are hurt or need help, and I try to help them. 

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ACTIVITY: Write an opinion piece about what you think is the most important way you can show compassion in your own life and why. Using complete sentences, you will identify your topic, state your opinion, write two reasons, and provide a closing statement.

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Topic:

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Opinion: 

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Reason 1: 

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Reason 2: 

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Closure:  

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