Persuasive+Writing



Persuasive Writing 

**Description:** Persuasive Writing is used to argue logically with reasons, present other viewpoints on a topic, sway opinions, and persuade someone to do something (Tompkins, 2008, p.264)

Kindergarten - Grade 2: Create persuasive posters; write persuasive letters/books that present a position and provide reasons/examples  Grades 3 - 5: Write persuasive letters that express opinions/arguments/feelings; state arguments logically with conviction; create other persuasive materials  Grades 6 - 8: Present counterarguments; write convincing persuasive arguments  __The Best Town in the World__ by B. Baylor __William's Doll__ by C. Zolotow __School Lunch__ by T. Kelley __The True Story of the 3 Little Pigs__ by J. Scieszka [] [] []
 * Lesson Activities:**
 * Make posters about favorite books, nutrition, ecology, etc.
 * Write letters to persuade family members about a concern/issue.
 * Use //The Important Book// format to write persuasive cards/books
 * Write letters to friends/family about a particular issue.
 * Write book/movie reviews.
 * Write essays comparing film version to book version explaining why they prefer one over the other.
 * Make persuasive posters.
 * Design brochures and pamphlets to persuade reader to a course of action/position on a topic
 * Create graphic organizers to consider counterarguments that could be used to refute their arguments.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Add counterarguments to strengthen their letters/arguments.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Write persuasive letters to editor of the school/city newspaper.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive;">Write persuasive letters in response to an article or part of social studies/science units.
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