Writing

Here are our 'I can' statements for our current unit: Persuasive Writing.  'I can' statements are what students should be able to do by the end of the unit.

• Writers read examples of persuasive writing and identify what the author is trying to persuade the reader to think or do.
• Writers use mentor texts to spark ideas about matters that are important to them.
• Writers form an opinion about an issue that matters to them and write about it in their notebook.  (Writers should choose an audience)
• Writers craft an introduction that gives their position the topic. (main idea/central idea)
• Writers cite several reasons why their position has merit. (Supporting Details)
• Writers cite several reasons why their position has merit. (Supporting Details)
•  Writers have a strong ending by suggesting a solution or ask the reader to take action or change their position.
• Writers draft their persuasive letters. (Letter Format)
• Writers study persuasive language and add words or phrases to help strengthen their piece.
• Writers can publish their letters on the computer following a formal letter format.
• Writers edit their persuasive letter for typos and spell check using tools on Microsoft Word.