Opinion, audience, purpose. Fourth graders are introduced to the three characteristics of persuasive writing in the third unit of a year-long writing program. The 98-page packet is complete with plans, model essays, graphic organizers, worksheets, exercises, and activities.

Concepts

Persuasive Writing, supporting evidence, persuasive arguments

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Coordinate the program with other fourth grade teachers
• Save samples of student work as models

Classroom Considerations

• The units, part of a sequenced, year-long writing program, are designed to be taught in order to build and reinforce skills

Pros

• The packet includes scripted plans, checklists, grammar and usage mini-lessons
• The Common Core standards addressed in each lesson are identified

Cons

• None

Common Core

W.4.1.a W.4.1.b W.4.1.d W.4.3.a W.4.4 W.4.8 L.4.2.c L.4.2.d