Claim, reasons, proof
Write an opinion piece together on a fun topic, like "Recess should be longer." State the claim, give two reasons and back each one up. Color-code each part so kids can see the structure, then they try their own.
Why it works: showing first, practicing together, then letting kids try alone is the "gradual release" model teachers have relied on for decades (Pearson and Gallagher, 1983).
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