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Advertising in the Contemporary World: An Introduction to Persuasive Texts Lesson PlanAdvertising in the Contemporary World: An Introduction to Persuasive Texts Lesson Plan
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Advertising in the Contemporary World: An Introduction to Persuasive Texts

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Beginning a persuasive writing unit with your middle schoolers? Approach it through something that persuades us all: advertising! Through studying video and print advertisement, your class will practice Common Core skills for reading informational texts. They will also sharpen their narrative writing prowess as they study and craft emotional charged stories meant to persuade. Includes several handouts that are sure to help any ELA teacher lead up to a more in-depth persuasive writing unit. 

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persuasion, persuasive techniques, advertising, commercials, persuasive text

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english language arts
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Resource Details

Grade
7th - 8th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
4 days
Instructional Strategies
Collaborative Learning
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Year
2012
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Creative Commons
BY-NC-SA: 4.0
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Common Core

RL.7.1 RL.7.2 RL.7.7 RL.8.1 RL.8.2 RL.8.7 L.7.6 L.8.6

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