Should primary graders have their own computers? Should animals be kept in captivity? Young writers learn how to develop and support a claim in this short unit on persuasive writing.

Concepts

persuasive arguments, Persuasive Writing, persuasive techniques, informational texts

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• The lessons can be used on consecutive days or spread out over several weeks

Pros

• The packet includes a list of suggested topics, detailed plans for the entire writing process, and a list of persuasive texts that can be read during the immersion stage of the unit
• The immersion phase introduces young writers to the varitey of forms they can choose for their piece

Cons

• Some writers may need additional scaffolding for building their arguments and finding support