Young writers complete a timed persuasive writing assignment in which they argue for a club they would like to see established at school, and are then provided with real student samples of responses. 

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english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Consider adapting the writing samples to a learning station activity in which class members can work in pairs and move from sample to sample in order to conduct analysis of each
• Ask learners to write down what they see as the strengths and areas to focus on of each writing sample before showing the actual feedback

Pros

• Also includes tips and constructive criticism that was provided by writing instructors on each of the examples

Cons

• None

Common Core

W.6.1.a W.6.4 W.7.1.a W.7.4