Grade: 5 Subject: English Language Arts Topic: Opinion Writing - “Are Electronic Devices Good For Us?”

Learning Outcomes: 1. Students will be able to identify the main idea and supporting details in a text about electronic devices. 2. Students will be able to write an opinion piece using appropriate transitional words and phrases. 3. Students will be able to support their opinions with reasons and evidence from the text. 4. Students will be able to revise and edit their writing for clarity, organization, and grammar.

Introduction: Begin the lesson by asking students about their favorite electronic devices and how they use them. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using electronic devices. Explain that today they will be exploring the topic of whether electronic devices are good for us or not, and they will be writing their own opinion pieces on the topic.

Lesson Outline:

1. Pre-Reading Activity (10 minutes):
   • Show students a short video about the pros and cons of electronic devices:
     • Video Resource: “Are Electronic Devices Good For Us?” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABC123)
   • After watching the video, have a class discussion about the different viewpoints presented.
2. Reading and Comprehension (15 minutes):
   • Provide students with a text about the effects of electronic devices on health and well-being.
   • Text Resource: “The Impact of Electronic Devices on Our Lives” (https://www.exampletext.com)
   • Instruct students to read the text independently and underline the main idea and supporting details.
3. Questioning and Discussion (10 minutes):
   • Engage students in a discussion about the main idea and supporting details they identified in the text.
   • Encourage students to share their opinions and reasons for their viewpoints.
   • Use the following guiding questions:
     • What are the main advantages and disadvantages of using electronic devices?
     • How do electronic devices affect our physical and mental health?
     • Can electronic devices be both beneficial and harmful at the same time?
4. Opinion Writing (20 minutes):
   • Provide students with an opinion writing graphic organizer.
   • Graphic Organizer Resource: “Opinion Writing Graphic Organizer” (https://www.exampleworksheet.com)
   • Instruct students to organize their thoughts and reasons for their opinion using the graphic organizer.
   • Encourage students to use appropriate transitional words and phrases to connect their ideas.
5. Assessment (15 minutes):
   • Have students begin writing their opinion pieces based on the graphic organizer.
   • Circulate the classroom to provide individual support and guidance.
   • Assess students’ writing based on the following criteria:
     • Clear expression of opinion
     • Use of appropriate transitional words and phrases
     • Support of opinion with reasons and evidence from the text
     • Organization and coherence of writing
     • Grammar and punctuation

Differentiation: - For students who need additional support, provide a simplified version of the text with key vocabulary highlighted. - For advanced students, encourage them to find additional sources and incorporate them into their opinion pieces.

Plenary: - Allow students to share their opinion pieces with the class. - Facilitate a respectful discussion where students can respectfully agree or disagree with each other’s opinions. - Emphasize the importance of supporting opinions with reasons and evidence.

Video Resource: - “Are Electronic Devices Good For Us?” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABC123)

Worksheet Resource: - “Opinion Writing Graphic Organizer” (https://www.exampleworksheet.com)

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