Reading Writing Connection

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Persuasive writing may seem like an intimidating type of writing until you remember that both pre-teens and teens love to argue! The task in persuasive writing is to convince the reader that you are right. Students unconsciously use many effective argumentative strategies when having heated discussions with friends or parents. Tapping into this natural ability can lead to powerful writing.

Web English Teacher: This collection of resources on persuasive writing is a treasure for any teacher about to teach persuasive writing. You will find topics, ways to teach argument and a wonderful in-class activity to teach how to refute counter-arguments (Battle Bars--The edible argument)

Persuasive Writing Websites for Secondary Teachers & Students:

Ten Persuasive Prompts

53 Persuasive Writing Prompts

Analytic Rubric for Students: Written in clear student language, this rubric has students rate 10 aspects of their persuasive essay on a scale of 1 (weak) to 5 (strong). Very useful tool during the revision process!