Young writers compose an opinion piece that details who they feel is worth more than gold.

Concepts

st. patrick's day, Holidays, Writing, Persuasive Writing, opinion writing, Writing Prompts

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Create a bulletin board that showcases every child in your class; next to a picture or name, write why you believe they are worth more than gold 
• Encourage pupils to read their essay to the person they chose to feature 
• Display finished products to add a festive touch to your St. Patrick's Day classroom decor 

Classroom Considerations

• The presentation requires an account registration

Pros

• Encourages pupils to focus on positive attributes  
• Sparks sincere responses from writers 

Cons

• A small template limits class members' writing and creativity

Common Core

W.1.1 W.2.1 W.3.1.a