Unit Plan 10 (Grade PreK ELA): Launching Opinion Speaking
PreK opinion writing unit: students practice saying “I like ___ because ___” to express preferences with clear reasons, learning complete-sentence sharing, polite listening, and partner turn-taking to build confidence in early communication skills.
Focus: “I like ___ because ___”; complete-sentence shares
Grade Level: PreK
Subject Area: English Language Arts (Early Opinion/Argument • Speaking/Listening • Language Use)
Total Unit Duration: 5 sessions (one week), 30–45 minutes per session (use two short blocks if needed)
I. Introduction
This week introduces opinions as friendly classroom shares. Children practice naming a preference (“I like…”) and adding a reason (“…because…”) while speaking in complete sentences. Partners learn to take turns, listen, and respond with polite talk moves (“I heard you say…”).
II. Objectives and Standards
Learning Objectives — Students will be able to…
- State an opinion about a familiar item/experience using a sentence frame (W.PK.1).
- Give a simple reason using because (W.PK.1; L.PK.1).
- Speak in complete sentences while describing their choice (L.PK.1).
- Engage in partner or small-group sharing with turn-taking and listening (SL.PK.1).
Standards Alignment — PreK
- W.PK.1 Use a combination of drawing, dictating, and writing to state an opinion or preference and provide a reason.
- SL.PK.1 Participate in collaborative conversations with peers and adults; follow agreed-upon rules (listening, taking turns).
- L.PK.1 Demonstrate command of basic grammar in spoken English (complete simple sentences; use because to connect ideas).
Success Criteria — student language
- “I can say: I like ___ because ___.” (W.PK.1; L.PK.1)
- “I can speak in a complete sentence when I share.” (L.PK.1)
- “I can listen and take turns with a partner.” (SL.PK.1)