Opinion writing 2

Persuasive/Opinion Writing Unit

Lesson 1

What is an opinion?

What is Persuasive writing?

When writing a persuasive paper… you are trying to CONVINCE your reader of your opinion or belief!

Why do authors try to persuade their readers?

•  To change their mind •  To keep readers

•  For money •  To support a cause •  To be a best seller

•  To buy a product

How do authors persuade readers?

•  humor •  Tug at your emotions

•  Scare tactics •  celebrities •  Free gifts

Let’s Dive Right In!

Let’s think about an issue or problem at Old

Bonhomme that we would

want to change!

Turn and Talk

Thesis statement:

Reason 1- Reason 2- Reason 3-

Every classroom should have their own iPad cart.

Every classroom should have their own iPad cart Because __________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ .

EXAMPLE:

Turn and talk

Say our story to your partner!

Now it’s your turn!

Thesis statement:


Lesson 2

How to write a persuasive speech

•  Developing an idea •  See a problem and imagine a solu<on

Persuasive writers wear…

SPECIAL GLASSES

They help you see problems that are invita<ons to write,

to make a difference!

Let’s look at a map of

Old Bonhomme

Do you see an area that there is a problem or

issue?

Let’s list all The places you

see a problem

Turn and talk

Say your list to your partner!

Pick a seed idea! * Circle one problem that you see and think of solu<ons you imagine should happen.

Make your idea GROW!!!

Thesis statement:


Lesson 3

In lesson 2 we learned to look at things that were broken…

Today, we are going to look at things that are

beautiful!


•  Developing an idea •  See a problem and imagine a solu<on •  See people, places, things, or ideas that are noteworthy.

People who are noteworthy

• Mr. Wolfolk • Miss Melissa • Mrs. Dunkle • Mrs. Kelley

Who do you think you should thank? Someone you don’t thank very oJen.

Let’s list all The people you appreciate!

Turn and talk

Say your list to your partner!

Pick a seed idea! * Circle one person that you feel is noteworthy and think of reasons why they should be recognized more.

Make your idea GROW!!!

Thesis statement:


Now let’s turn one reason into a persuasive paragraph!

But how?

•  First you state your thesis •  Then you tell one reason why using the word BECAUSE. •  Last, add details, evidence, or examples of your reason.

Everyone should appreciate Mr. Wolfolk because he is very hard-‐working. For example, he puts out all the chairs for every assembly by himself. He also cleans up aJer everyone in the lunchroom and bathroom.

•  Thesis = red •  Reason = blue •  Evidence = green

You try it!

Lesson 4

What do oreos have to do with

persuasive essays?

Parts of a persuasive paper

THINK OREO!

OREO is a way to remember the parts of a

opinion paper!

But in 3rd grade our Oreo is MEGA stuffed!

Okay…so maybe it’s not this MEGA but let’s look at how an Oreo can relate to how your persuasive paper should look like in third grade!

What do you notice?

Let’s look at a third grade example!

•  Go to your developing stories •  Pick one story •  Use the OREO template to help

you plan out your essay •  Then start your persuasive

essay on your yellow notepad

Your turn!

Lesson 5

Is your thesis wishy-washy?

We want BRAVE and BOLD thesis

statements!

Brave & Bold or Wishy-Washy

1. On some days I sort of think that everyone should try to be somewhat thankful to Irma, the crossing guard. 2. I think Irma, the crossing guard, is great. 3. People should be thankful to Irma, the crossing guard. 4. Everyone at Marshall School should appreciate Irma.

Let’s look at our notepad and see what kind of

thesis statement you have!

Brave and bold? Wishy-‐washy?


•  Developing an idea •  See a problem and imagine a solu<on •  See people, places, things, or ideas that are noteworthy.

•  Write a thesis •  Check that your thesis is brave & bold (avoid wishy-‐washy statements)

•  Gather reasons and evidence (examples, facts, and details) to support your thesis.

•  Consider your audience What does this mean?

Ways to Directly Address Your audience

•  Name and talk back to the worries or concerns the reader might have about the writer’s idea. * I know I might be thinking/worrying/feeling… * If you are wondering/worrying/thinking… * Let me explain… * You might wonder/ask/argue… * What? You might be thinking…

•  Ask ques<ons the reader might have that you have too. * Have you ever… * Do you wonder… * Why… * What about…

Example of NOT addressing your audience:

Everyone should appreciate Mr. Wolfolk, the school custodian. Mr. Wolfolk is wonderful because he takes such good care of our school. He comes in every day aJer the kids leave to sweep the lunch floors. Also, Mr. Wolfolk does a lot of things to keep the school running smoothly.

Example of addressing your audience:

Everyone should appreciate Mr. Wolfolk, the school custodian. Mr. Wolfolk is wonderful because he takes such good care of our school. He comes in every day aJer the kids leave to sweep the lunch floors. You might be wondering, ‘Why is it so special that he does that?’ Cleaning the whole cafeteria aJer every single students has eaten in every single day is a HUGE deal! Also, Mr. Wolfolk does a lot of things to keep the school running smoothly. If we did not have Mr. Wolfolk, we would be in big trouble.

Lesson 6

Let’s look at 3rd grade goals for persuasive writing!

Writing with our Goals in Mind

1. Use the checklist to set goals. 2. List goals I want to work on. 3. Write an entry for HOW you can prac<ce some of the

goals you choose. I want to work on… I can do this by…

4. In my notebook draJ keep goals in mind!

Think… •  What are things you are doing really well

already? CIRCLE THEM

•  What are things you need to work on? Put a firework around them

•  What is your action plan going to be I will… or My plan is to…

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Opinion writing 2