Persuasive Writing Resources
The Empowering Writers approach to persusaive writing provides a framework for instruction that is consistent across and between grade levels in regard to specific writing skills, common vocabulary, and learning outcomes.
- Effective methodology for whole class instruction
- Powerful connection to reading and writing
- Detailed lesson plans with clear objectives
- Annotated models
- Student Writing Activities
- Scope and sequence that ensures consistency, assured experiences and a common language across and between grade levels
This 300 page resource has everything teachers need to successfully teach Persuasive writing.
- The organization and purpose of persuasive/argumentative writing
- Stating the issue clearly
- Examining and identifying various sides of an issue - choosing a position
- Acknowledging, affirming, and countering a differing point of view
- Using voice, tone, word choice, and slant effectively
- Generating a variety of powerful supporting details
- Writing effective, powerful introductions and conclusions
Click here for a complimentary sample of the Comprehensive Persuasive Guide
