Increase student engagement and immerse your students in a persuasive writing unit focused on a real world issue!
 
In this unit, students will learn about zoos and decide whether them to be cruel or cool. They will write a persuasive essay based on this opinion.
 
Students will learn how to write a persuasive essay and publish their work!
 
What's Included
8 easy-to-follow lesson plans with objectives stated
Persuasive writing planning and prewriting packet
Zoos persuasive writing and background building slideshow
5 anchor charts in color and black and white AND large or 8 x 10 sizes
Guided practice activities with answer keys
Drafting paper and checklist
References page
Final essay paper and craft
3 forms of EDITABLE rubrics to match your grading style
 
Guided and independent practice activities and anchor charts for the following concepts:
Persuasive Writing
Introductions
Reasons
Examples
Conclusions