Standard Alignments:

CCSS ELA: W.2.1

W.2.1 Write opinion pieces in which they introduce the topic or book they are writing about, state an opinion, supply reasons that support the opinion, use linking words (e.g., because, and, also) to connect opinion and reasons, and provide a concluding statement or section.

TEKS ELA: 2(11)(A)

2(11)(A) Plan a first draft by generating ideas for writing such as drawing and brainstorming.