Part of the abcteach character-education series, which introduces children to challenging life skills decisions and asks them, "What would you do if this happened to you?" This one addresses breaking rules to help someone who might be in trouble. Common Core: W.3.1, W.4.1
Current Events Writing Prompt: Students are asked to write their opinions and supporting facts. Common Core Writing: Text Types and Purposes W.4.1
Writing Prompt: My Favorit Fictional Book: Students write their opinons about their favorite fictional book. They will support their opinions with reasons and examples. Common Core: Text Types and Purposes W.4.1
Writing Prompt: Sharing Opinions - This form can be used for any topic. Students give their opinion about the topic chosen and support their statements with facts and reasoning. Common Core: Text Types and Purposes W.4.1
Writing Prompt: What qualities make a good friend? Students write their opinions about friendship and explain their responses. Common Core: Text Types and Purposes W.4.1
Talk and Turn is an activity that encourages speaking and sharing ideas and listening to others. Common Core: Speaking and Listening SL.5.1, SL.4.1, W.5.1, W.4.1