Opinion/Persuasive Writing Unit

16 Mini Lessons Structured in the Following Way:

• Materials including pre-made charts for use with the lesson
• Hook- a fun way to start the mini lesson
• Teaching Point- straightforward statement about lesson goal
• Modeling- showing skill with writing samples/mentor texts
• Practice-an opportunity for students to practice with partners
• Share-an opportunity for students to share accomplishments

Mini Lesson Topics Included:

• A Crash Course in Persuasion
• Brainstorming: Problems
• Brainstorming: Solutions
• Brainstorming: Things That are Unappreciated
• Brainstorming: Things You Wished Existed
• Drafting: Unstoppable Writing
• Revising: Creating a Strong Thesis Statement
• Editing: As You Go
• Elaborating: Lots of Reasons
• Elaborating: Collecting Data and Evidence
• Elaborating: Adding a Well Thought Out Solution
• Thinking About Your Audience
• Revising: Organizing Your Draft
• Speech Day
• Petitions
• Letters

Also Included In This Product:

• Writing Workshop Schedule Pie Chart
• Writing Workshop Noise Level Poster
• Conference Tracking Sheet
• Student Checklist
• End of Unit Grading Rubric
• 16 Writing Samples to Support Modeling Skills for Students
• 4 Charts