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Kindergarten · English language arts · 20 minutes

Tell your opinion

Name a playground activity and draw it. An opinion tells what you think.

Mr. S Teaches · Starter mini-lesson · elem-k-tell-your-opinion

Learning objective

Explain and practice tell your opinion using the activity and evidence, then show the reasoning behind an answer.

Gather your materials

  • Paper and pencil or dictation support
  • The short text provided in this lesson
  • Optional drawing supplies

Use the items named in the teaching steps; paper models or adult-prepared photographs can replace physical equipment.

Common Core skill focus

W.K.1

Draw, dictate, or write a topic and a preference about it.

Read the official standard ↗

Code and grade verified 2026-11-03. This mini-lesson addresses a selected skill, not the entire standard.

Teach it step by step

  1. Name a playground activity and draw it.
  2. Model a preference sentence.
  3. Let the child dictate, draw or write an opinion.
  4. Invite a partner to name what the writer prefers.

Watch, notice, discuss

Video choices for this lesson

2 choices

Preview a video, then choose what fits your learners. “Show to class” opens a larger view; use the player’s play and full-screen controls when you’re ready.

Teacher preview needed. Check the language, level and length before showing. YouTube may show ads or related videos.

After watching

What is your opinion about an activity? Draw or say one reason for your choice.

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Make the thinking visible

Example to work through together

I like the swings. This states the topic and a personal preference; it does not claim everyone agrees.

Try the starter activity

Draw your favorite playground activity. Dictate or write what you prefer.

Student practice

Draw a favorite game and dictate or write a preference sentence.

Quick check for understanding

What makes this an opinion?

Sample answer and teacher guidance

Sample answer: It tells your own preference.

Listen or look for: Look for a named activity plus a clear opinion; invented spelling and dictation are welcome.

Invite the learner to explain, demonstrate, draw or dictate their reasoning. Revisit a teaching step when the explanation is unclear.

Make it work for your learner

A little more support

Provide the frame: I like ___.

An additional challenge

Add a reason and ask a partner whether it explains the preference.