Introduction
Over the next few weeks we are going to convince Mrs. Taylor why we should keep or get rid of uniforms in our school. We are going to make a commercial for a toy that you want your parents to get you. Finally, you are going to VISIT a pet shelter and write a letter for an animal telling
people why they should adopt that animal!!!!
Task
Day one
Watch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hD9arWXIddM
What does persuade mean? ________________________________________________________________
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What forms can persuasive writing come in?
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Watch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yiexHnX0xZY
What is brainstorming?
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What are some things that you would like to change?
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Get ready to share your Ideas with the class!!!
Watch this video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LzYIDelglsg
What is the Pigeon trying to convince the reader to let him do?
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What are three reasons he uses to convince people he should ride the bus?
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Day 2 and 3
Over the next few days you are going to find different topics that you could persuade people on. Click on the links then answer the questions that follow.
Read this artical
What are three topics that are interesting to you.
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Pick your favorite topic and say why you chose that one. Start by writing "I chose this topic because________________"
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Tell your neighbor what your favorite topic is then write down what their favorite topic is.
Your neighbors favorite topic ________________________________________________________________
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Why did they choose that topic? _____________________________________________________________
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Watch this Kid President video
What is the Kid President trying to convince or persuade teachers and studnets to do?
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What are some of his reasons?
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Day 4 and 5
With the teacher read this artical and together, fill in this chart.
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Now it's your turn!!! Read this artical and fill in the chart just like we did together!
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Congratulations on your first week done!!
If you get done early go back and make sure you have all the questions answered.
If you do, go to google and search persuasive topics for kids!
Evaluation
Reading Assessment!
1. Read this artical and fill out this chart:
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Do you think that kids should be paid to do chores around the house? Make sure to use reasons in your repsonce.
Time to write your persuasive essay!!!!
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