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We have been learning about opinion writing from our district writing TOSA, Mrs. Andrews. Here is what we've learned. 1. What is an opinion? How is it different than a fact? A fact is true. A fact can be proven through research and/or by using your own eyes to verify .  An opinion is what a person thinks or believes . It cannot be proven. When stating an opinion, it is important to have reasons to support your opinion.  2. How should you begin writing an opinion piece?  Mrs. Andrew recommends making a list of all the reasons that  support an opinion. Here is a surprising opinion about Disneyland with a list of reasons . 3. What should you do with your list of reasons?  Choose your top three reasons for your opinion writing piece. The most important reason should be your last reason .  Then come up with support sentences for your reasons. Explain your reasons. Give examples . 4. Write a first draft of your opinion.   The easiest part for ma...

Today, my class participated in  Global School Play Day !  Thank you to the  Bedley Brothers  and Twitter for introducing me to this project!  The power of a Personal Learning Network (PLN) triumphs again! I was heavily influence to participate in #GSPD after listening to this eye opening presentation:  The Decline of Play TED Talk from psychologist Peter Gray.  ☼      ☼      ☼      ☼      ☼ On Monday, I emailed parents, shared "The Decline of Play" video, and asked for games to be brought in for our #GSPD event.  On Wednesday, we had a few curricular blocks, but we were able to have two solid play sessions.  The sessions were sensational! ☼      ☼      ☼      ☼      ☼ First, we talked about the rules.  There would only be  ☝ , the Golden Rule. Let's play! This was a funny Twister game!  Jenga! As these studen...