This week is a continuation of our study of persuasive writing. Our main focus will be to compose a persuasive essay. It is essential that you have your print out of your Powerpoint presentation to aid in your writing. The resources below will also provide assistance in composing your essay. Also, if you didn't have a chance to purchase a book from the book fair last week, go to the following site and shop online: http://www.scholastic.com/schoolbookfairs . Here is our plan for the week:
Writing a Persuasive Essay: Download Persuasive Essay Example w notes
Sample Formatted Essay: Download Formatted Sample Paper2
Paraphrasing Help: Download Paraphrasing Help
Persuasive Essay Rubric: Download Persuasive Essay Rubric
MON. Introduction to writing a persuasive essay, begin draft of introduction to essay HW: complete draft of introduction, find facts to support your three main focus points if necessary
TUE. Draft first three paragraphs of essay. These are based on your three main focus points. HW: complete draft of first three body paragraphs
WED. Draft of 4th body paragraph (Opposing Stance, Transition, Rebuttal) along with draft of conclusion HW: complete draft of 4th paragraph and conclusion
THU. Peer editing of draft of persuasive essay HW: Make the necessary revisions to your draft prior to tomorrow as we will be publishing in the computer lab.
FRI. Publish essays in computer lab HW: none
