High schoolers write persuasive business letters to candy companies suggesting ways to change their products to make them more enjoyable and increase sales. Prior to writing their letters, they conduct Internet research about the...

Students explore how to write persuasive letters. They work in small groups to brainstorm ideas and organize them into a cohesive argument to be presented to the class. Students explore the concept of persuasion and how it is a strategy...

Third graders read The Hundred Penny Box and complete comprehension activities. In these perspectives and letter writing lessons, 3rd graders read and discuss the story then complete a Venn Diagram to explore the different viewpoints in...

Seventh graders write a draft of a persuasive essay to the principal addressing the issue of whether or not Three Oaks Middle School should adopt uniforms. This instructional activity get your students motivated to try persuasive writing!

Learners explore letter writing.  In this persuasive writing activity, students write a letter to a local organization based on a topic of their choice.  Learners employ the correct letter writing procedure as outlined in the...

Students write persuasive essays about their favorite breakfast cereal after seeing how advertisements are used to influence people.