Persuasive Writing Digital Resource

Without a doubt, persuasive writing 

is the most valuable writing skill of our time.

Have I convinced you? Not yet? Well, perhaps I need a bit more reasoning, a few more examples, and a few high modality words sprinkled into my writing. 

In a media-focused world, being able to both clearly state an opinion AND analyze the opinions of others is an important life skill. It's no wonder curriculum often includes so many persuasive writing units! However, with so many persuasive skills to be mastered, which ones should students focus on first?

In my classroom and tutoring sessions, I always make a point to focus on three persuasive techniques: 

1. A strong, clear introduction

2. Explanation of evidence

3. High modality/transition words

To help you do the same, I've created a Persuasive Writing Resource that can be used in your classroom (or in your virtual classroom) right now!

The topic? Should schools switch to virtual learning snow days during inclement weather?

Students are passionate about this topic because it directly affects them! Use the prewritten paragraphs in your mini-lessons or small groups. Interactive notebook handouts are included too! Keep scrolling to see what else is included...

This Google Slides resource is the perfect tool for teaching students how to write engaging introductory and body paragraphs each with strong, persuasive language.

You'll find:

Anchor Chart/Interactive Notebook Printables

• Sentence starters
• Example Narrative Lead
• Example Scene-Painting Lead
• Example Lead that Personalizes

Sample Prewritten Introduction Paragraph

• Students identify the claim: "Schools should not mandate virtual snow days for students."

Sample Prewritten Body Paragraph

• Students identify parts of a strong body paragraph (answer key included)

Drafting Body Paragraph

• Includes 3 sample ideas for possible reasons to support the main claim

Anchor Chart for Persuasive Language

• Anchor chart about low/medium/high modality words
• Matching Activity: sequence, high modality, and opinion words (answer key included)
• Revision prompt included

Click here to grab your Persuasive Writing Resource! 

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