We have begun lessons around persuasive writing. Every student will be writing an individual letter on a social justice issue that is important to him/her. Students may choose to do the same topic as their PSA presentation, however, are encouraged to try something different.
Homework - pick a topic, choose an audience (who you will be writing to) and find his/her/their mailing address, and begin gathering research for factual support.
In class we have discuss Elements of Effective Persuasive Writing. In this attachement you will find three letters (one we may have discussed as a class, Essence Candles, and one you worked on in a small group). The last element is Strategies. Please review these strategies.
Students will be journeying throught the writing process. We will begin with a graphic organizer, rough copy, self/peer edit and final copy through the month of April.
This will be the major component of the students' writing mark this term.
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