Learning Target · What & Why
I can explain a movie preference so I can support an opinion with specific details.
I Know I Am Successful When…
- I name the movie.
- I describe a feature, character, or scene.
- I explain why that detail supports my opinion.
What’s your favorite movie and why?
YOUR TURN · 5–8 MINUTES
Recommend a movie
- Which age-appropriate movie do you recommend, and what is it about without spoiling the ending?
- What specific scene, idea, or character makes it memorable?
Write 3–5 sentences. Starter: “I recommend ___ because ___. A memorable part was ___.”
Post in the existing comments and follow the classmate-reply directions below.
Comment Guidelines:
- Write a meaningful response that fully answers the blog post prompt.
- Include details or examples to explain your ideas clearly.
- Read and reply to at least three classmates’ comments. Use the sentence frames below to guide your responses.
Sentence Frames for Replying:
Agreement:
- “I agree with ________ because…”
- “I like what ________ said because…”
- “I agree with ________, but on the other hand…”
Disagreement:
- “I disagree with ________ because…”
- “I’m not sure I agree with ________ because…”
Making Connections:
- “This reminds me of ________ because…”
- “This is relevant to my life because…”
Summarizing:
- “The basic idea here is…”
- “In summary, this says that…”
Adding to the Discussion:
- “I want to add to what ________ said…”
- “To expand on what ________ said…”
Remember, replying to at least three classmates is part of completing this activity!
Explore more of our blog for creative writing prompts and challenges. Check out our Amazon wish list if you’d like to donate to Mr. Alexander’s class!
