Peer Review and Opinion Writing Skills

The video tutorial covers opinion writing, focusing on choosing between two stories: Jalapeno Bagels and Thunder Cake. Students learn to plan their writing using various methods like T charts, column charts, and the Kidspiration app. The tutorial emphasizes color coding for different parts of a paragraph and guides students through drafting, editing, and peer review. It concludes with a speaking and listening activity to enhance communication skills.

What are the three types of writing introduced by the teacher?

• Expository, narrative, descriptive

• Informational, narrative, opinion

• Descriptive, persuasive, narrative

• Informational, descriptive, persuasive

Which two stories are the students choosing between for their opinion writing?

• Jalapeno Bagels and The Giving Tree

• The Giving Tree and Thunder Cake

• Jalapeno Bagels and Thunder Cake

• Thunder Cake and The Very Hungry Caterpillar

How long did the students spend reading each story?

• Two weeks

• One week

• Three days

• Two days

What is the first step in writing an opinion piece according to the teacher?

• List three details

• Write a conclusion

• Choose a story

• Write a topic sentence

What are the students required to use to support their details in the opinion piece?

• Personal experiences

• Evidence from the story

• Teacher's notes

• Class discussions

Which planning method is NOT mentioned by the teacher?

• Kidspiration app

• Mind maps

• Column charts

• T charts

What is the purpose of color coding in writing according to the teacher?

• To make it visually appealing

• To highlight important words

• To organize thoughts

• To make the writing colorful

What color is used for topic sentences in the Step up to Writing method?

• Blue

• Green

• Yellow

• Red

What should students do after writing their rough draft?

• Discuss with a partner

• Start a new draft

• Submit it to the teacher

• Read a reading book

Why do students enjoy opinion writing according to the teacher?

• It is easier than other types of writing

• It is a group activity

• It allows them to express their thoughts

• It requires research