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Persuasive Writing for the 5th to 9th Grader
Mike P
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(635)
Learners follow planning-editing /revising a persuasive essay / letter using a topic of their choice or 1 I offer. Step-by-step directions /details are included along with samples. Text evidence/ research used to support the argument.
Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
Learning the skill of writing a persuasive letter or essay, with text evidence and research, is a critical skill for many reasons including getting your point across in a peaceful written or verbal structure in order to bring about needed change or an outcome in a situation. All aspects of the course include pre-planning of the topic, learning the 5 Persuasive Techniques ( 1. Establish trust and credibility with your audience, 2. Understanding the reader's purpose, 3. Paying attention to...
This class is taught in English.
- Students will learn the art of writing a persuasive essay or letter. Students will learn..... *research skills to support details in their thesis statement they are proving * to create a writing style that establishes trust and credibility, pays attention to style, tone , word usage, and repitition. *to use an active voice, write effective reasons with supporting details, write a hook at the first paragraph and the closing and use transitional words *to write with empathy, emotion, rhetoric, specifics *to use effective word choices and sentence structures *revise and edit effectively
1 - 2 hours per week outside of class
Homework
Frequency: includedFeedback: includedDetails: For class 2: complete opening paragraph using directions from class and pdf. For class 3: Work on the body paragraphs and research to the point indicated in class #2. For class #4: complete body paragraphs with effective research and complete closing paragraphs with hook and strong restating of topic.
computer and with word processing program pdf that will be sent by instructor highlighter ****LOOK IN PDF WHEN IT ARRIVES ( A COUPLE DAYS BEFORE CLASS) AND SEE ALL THE POSSIBLE TOPICS> CHOOSE ONE OF THOSE OR ONE OF YOUR OWN (IF IT IA ONE OF YOUR OWN< EMAIL TEACHER FOR PRIOR APPROVAL. THIS SAVES A LOT OF CLASS TIME ON THE FIRST DAY.
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from The College of St. Rose
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Union College
There is nothing more exciting than when you see a student think deeply, question ideas, share a new thought, or explore character’s actions/ decisions or a quote or a purpose the author had when writing a novel and then connect the information...
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Group Class
$86
for 4 classes2x per week, 2 weeks
55 min
Completed by 4 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-14
2-5 learners per class
