Unit 2:  Deep Thoughts

Activity 5:  Take a Stance (GLEs:  15, 19e, 21, 22, 23a, 23b, 23c, 23d, 23e, 23f, 26a, 30a, 31c, 31d, 34, 36a, 36c, 36d)

CC:  Students then write a multi-paragraph persuasive letter, speech, or editorial with relevant details supporting their opinions or positions.

Web Sites:

Persuasive Writing Rubric

http://www.readwritethink.org/lesson_images/lesson410/PersuasiveRubric.pdf

Read Write Think

http://www.readwritethink.org/

Search using the term "persuasive".  Numerous lessons and worksheets are provided.