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To squish the ant… or let it free.. that is the question! ENGAGE students in opinion writing with this FUN Hey, Little Ant writing prompt. Use graphic organizers to help students come up with reasons and supporting details to persuade their reader whether or not to squish the ant.
Hey Little Ant Opinion Writing Prompt, Ant Craft and Spring Bulletin Board Book Recommendation:
This common core aligned project pairs perfectly with the book Hey, Little Ant by Phillip and Hannah Hoose. However, owning this book is by no means necessary for using this resource.
Ideas for Using Hey Little Ant Opinion Writing Prompt, Ant Craft and Spring Bulletin Board:
As a class, students will read aloud Hey, Little Ant and make a T-chart on reasons we should or should not squish ants. Students will then brainstorm, draft, plan, edit and publish a writing piece about 4 different reasons to support their opinion on the topic. Afterwards, students will complete a simple ant craft to add a pop of color and fun to their writing for the perfect spring bulletin board.
Hey Little Ant Opinion Writing Prompt, Ant Craft and Spring Bulletin Board Differentiation:
The Hey Little Ant Writing Prompt was designed for students in kindergarten, first grade, second grade and third grade. There are three different planning pages differentiated to different learning styles/grade levels and six publishing options for all learners.
What’s Included in the Hey Little Ant Opinion Writing Prompt & Ant Craft:
- Teaching Guide
- T-Chart on Squishing the Ant or Not
- Brainstorming Page
- 3 Differentiated Graphic Organizers for Planning
- Publishing Pages (6 different primary and intermediate options)
- Ant Craft Pages (2 options – one topper and one multi-piece ant craft)
- 4 Rubrics (for kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade and 3rd grade)
- Photo Examples
Please check out the preview file for an in-depth look at each page.
Looking for other opinion writing projects? Check these out below!
- What If You Had Animal Feet? Opinion Writing Project
- Hey Little Ant Opinion Writing Project
- Dog vs. Cat Opinion Writing Project
- I Wanna… Persuasive Letter Writing Activity
- Book Review Opinion Writing & Craft
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