Write What You Like- Exploring Persuasive Writing via Video Game Reviews

Learners who have challenges with writing do better when they have the opportunity write about topics they are passionate about. When kids have dysgraphia and other learning challenges it can be difficult to get started on a writing project.  Reluctant writers need extra support such as a word bank of topic words that they can refer to as they write and graphic organizers to help them brainstorm and execute their ideas.  Purposeful writing can also motivate all learners since it provides opportunities to share meaningful information rather than just using writing as an academic exercise.

This course encourages students to share and write about their favorite video or app based game.

The teacher will share a video game review for one of her favorite app based games.

Students will:

1) Choose a video game

2) Create a visual word bank using Jamboard of video game related words that they can use in their work.

3) Brainstorm ideas using a six box organizer in the form of a PDF or Google Doc to record their opinion about the game and other details and tips the student wants to share in the review.

3) Write a review for their favorite video game.  Illustrate their review if desired

4) Share the page that they developed if they wish.

After class is over, students have the option of sharing their finished product in the Outschool Classroom or with parent permission anonymously on the Write What You Like Blog.