Grade 8
Unit 2 Laughing Out Loud - Humorous Fiction/Essays Activity 10: Persuasive Essay/Speech (GLEs: 04b, 04c, 12, 13, 20c, 22a, 22b, 24a, 24b, 32, 34, 35, 36, 37, 40b)
CC: In journals, students will brainstorm lists of topics about which they feel strongly.
Use Inspiration software or MS Word to brainstorm a list of topics. Inspiration template - "Topics About Which I Feel Strongly" Word template - "Topics"
CC: As the teacher reads aloud a humorous persuasive picture book (e.g., Earrings,), students will analyze the author’s viewpoint and identify the types of persuasive appeals they hear: emotional appeal, shared beliefs, facts/statistics, expert opinions, anecdotes, quotations, etc.
Use MS Word to create an analysis chart. Word template - "Chart for List of Persuasive Appeals"
CC: Using a persuasive writing graphic organizer, students will focus their planning by identifying their purpose, targeted audience, tone, and three reasons for their stated position.
Use Inspiration software or MS Word to create a graphic organizer. Inspiration template -"Writing a Persuasive Essay" Word template - "Writing a Persuasive Essay2"
CC: Students will write a rough draft of an essay or letter that includes an introductory paragraph with a thesis statement, a body (e.g., each paragraph beginning with a topic sentence that clearly states the reason being presented and contains supporting evidence such as facts, statistics, examples, quotations, and anecdotes that back up and elaborate the reason, and a concluding paragraph that restates the position and has a call to action. Students will use a writer’s checklist to self/peer evaluate.
Use MS Word to create a writer's checklist. Word template - "Checklist for Persuasive Writing Assignment"
Additional Resources: In journals, students will brainstorm lists of topics about which they feel strongly. Use Inspiration software for brainstorming.
In journals/notebooks, students will create a list of denotative/connotative (e.g., shades of meaning) words that demonstrate a precise use of words.
Students will check a thesaurus, as needed. Merriam-Webster
Using a persuasive writing graphic organizer, students will focus their planning by identifying their purpose, targeted audience, tone, and three reasons for their stated position.
Persuasive Writing Graphic Organizers Graphic Organizers http://www.region15.org/curriculum/graphicorg.html
Tools for Reading, Writing and Thinking http://www.greece.k12.ny.us/instruction/ela/6-12/Tools/Index.htm
Students will continue to use the persuasive mode to develop grade-appropriate compositions (e.g., advice columns, editorials, letters of recommendation, campaign speeches, proposals, commercials). Use Microsoft Word.
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