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Grade Level: 8
Written By: Boatswain/Dalle
Length of Lesson: 49 min (Day 1)
Lesson: Persuasive Writing
A. Learning Target
1. Students will know and be able to do as a result of this lesson
• I can identify terms built from Latin roots
• I can describe the steps of the writing process
D. Instructional Strategies
Direct Instruction
ooperative Learning
E. African Connections
Kuumba: Creativity
Ujima: Collective Work & Responsibility
Ujamaa: Cooperative Economics
F. Key Vocabulary
(Spelling Words)-uncertain which identified
Writing Process
Pre-Writing
Drafting
Reviewing
Proof Reading
Publishing
G. Materials
Spelling Words Overhead
Accordion Paragraph Overhead
Jordan’s Essay Overhead & Student Copies
Highlighters or Markers
T-Th-writing process
• Pre-Writing
• Drafting
• Reviewing
• Proof Reading
• Publishing
This is the process of writers. Our writer’s workshops will help us develop
the habits of strong writers. We will use these to develop our writing
skills.
Even though there are 5 steps, you do not always move from 1-2-3-4-5
in order. You may return to one step many times (i.e., drafting). We will
usually write at least 2 drafts, and often even more.
•In a group of 2-3, work together to name the different steps of the
writing process
• Groups complete the writing process worksheet by using the graphic to
pick out the elements of the writing process and key steps in each part.
• Prepare to present one element to the class, the steps involved, and
the steps connected to it.
4 min Closure
A. Learning Target
10 Students will know and be able to do as a result of this lesson
• I can identify the elements of persuasive writing
• I can use the pre-writing phase of the writing process to brainstorm
reasons to support an opinion
D. Instructional Strategies
Direct Instruction
Independent Practice
E. African Connections
Kuumba: Creativity
Nia: Purpose
F. Key Vocabulary
Persuasive Writing
Main Point
Supporting Argument
Closing Statement
G. Materials
“Summer: 15 weeks v 2 ½ months” Article Overhead & Student Copies
Elements Chart-chart pre-written (reveal as needed)
Examples:
Advertising
News Media
Political Speeches
Call to Action
•
• Re-read the article together looking for the Main Point & 3 supporting
arguments
1. Argument: ______________________________________
2. Argument: ______________________________________
3. Argument: ______________________________________
Conclusion: ___________________________________________________
• Direct students to select one prompt that they feel strongly about
4 min Closure
• No Homework
Subject: English
Grade Level: 8
Written By: Boatswain/Dalle
Length of Lesson: 49 min (Day 3)
Lesson: Persuasive Writing
A. Learning Target
1. Students will know and be able to do as a result of this lesson
• I can identify the elements of a persuasive essay
• I can develop a thesis statement and supporting arguments
• I can use the drafting phase of the writing process to prepare my
writing
D. Instructional Strategies
Direct Instruction
Independent Practice
E. African Connections
Kuumba: Creativity
Nia: Purpose
F. Key Vocabulary
Thesis
Supporting Argument
Closing Statement
Essay Writing (Multi-paragraph)
G. Materials
Elements Chart-chart pre-written (reveal as needed)
“Summer” Article
Multi-paragraph format outline
•Bring students to the center of the room with their argument and
brainstormed reasons from day before
Thesis Statement
Supporting Argument
Closing Statement
4 min Closure
A. Learning Target
1. Students will know and be able to do as a result of this lesson
• I can identify the elements of a persuasive essay
• I can develop a supportive arguments using persuasive writing
strategies
• I can use the drafting phase of the writing process to prepare my
writing
D. Instructional Strategies
Direct Instruction
Independent Practice
E. African Connections
Kuumba: Creativity
Nia: Purpose
F. Key Vocabulary
Thesis
Supporting Argument
Closing Statement
Essay Writing (Multi-paragraph)
G. Materials
Elements Chart-chart pre-written (reveal as needed)
“Summer” Article
Accordion paragraph format outline overhead & student copies
Multi-paragraph format outline overhead & student copies
Thesis Statement
Supporting Argument
Closing Statement
•Inform students that the evidence of each paragraph will follow the
persuasive writing strategies. These will be taught specifically tomorrow.
10 min Independent Practice: My Outline
4 min Closure
I. Learning Target
2. Students will know and be able to do as a result of this lesson
• I can identify the words with developed based on Latin roots
L. Instructional Strategies
Direct Instruction
Independent Practice
M. African Connections
Kuumba: Creativity
Nia: Purpose
N. Key Vocabulary
Selected Spelling Words
O. Materials
4 min Closure