Interdisciplinary Writing Unit Kathie Horak READ7140 Summer 2005 11th Grade Content Area Social Studies Modes of Writing Persuasive and Narrative Persuasive Writing Convince a reader that the writer s opinion about a topic is correct or is at least a valid one among many Blasingame 2005 Why Write Persuasively We are surrounded by various forms of persuasion advertising politics letters business propositions 3 Ways to Persuade Based on Reason using logical arguments Appeal to Character Do I trust the person trying to convince me Appeal to Emotions How important is this issue to me Types of Persuasive Writing Posters Letters Essays Advertisements and Commercials Georgia Requirements for Graduation Student must be able to write a persuasive document using the writing method Focus of this Unit Persuasive Essay To write an effective persuasive essay the writer must Do some background research Choose a point of view Be able to support that point of view Getting Started Get the student s interest Give reasons for writing persuasive essay Discuss ways we are exposed to persuasive writing every day Preassessment Have students write a story about someone they know Reassure them this will not be graded Do not give the students any assistance Writing Process Prewriting Drafting Revising Editing Publishing Prewriting Probably the most important Planning your essay Graphic organizer Model graphic organizer Practice activity Fill out with class Whole group PERSUASIVE PLANNING SHEET Name Paragraph One Introduction Introductory Statement Background Information Main Transition Sentence to Bodies State your opinions and three reasons Paragraph Two Body 1 Topic Sentence Support one Example Support two Example Support three Example Closing Transition Sentence Paragraph Three Body 2 Topic Sentence Support one Example Support two Example Support three Example Closing Transition Sentence Date Paragraph Four Body 3 Topic Sentence Support one Example Support two Example Support three Example Closing Transition Sentence Paragraph Five Rebuttal Topic Sentence Objection one Rebuttal Objection two Rebuttal Objection three Rebuttal Closing sentence Paragraph Six Conclusion Restatement of Opinion Powerful Ending PERSUASIVE PLANNING SHEET Name K Horak Date Paragraph One Introduction Introductory Statement During a difficult time in the history of this nation a group of men came together to develop a plan for a new government Background Information Men from all over the country as it was back then gathered to decide whether or not to approve the new US Constitution There were many arguments pro and con for it s ratification Main Transition Sentence to Bodies State your opinions and three reasons It should be ratified ineffectiveness of Articles of Confederation need to strong central government strengthen world trading Paragraph Two Body 1 Topic Sentence Articles of Confederation ineffective Support one articles were not adhered to by all Example states did not recognize the laws Support two no way to enforce Articles of Confed Example states did what they wanted Support three set up tax system Example set rules for how taxes collected by who Closing Transition Sentence Paragraph Three Body 2 Topic Sentence need for strong central gov t Support one bring all the states together Example make decisions as a united country Support two needed for mobilizing for self defense Example some way to activate a national army Support three one leader to be in charge Example everyone on the same page Closing Transition Sentence Paragraph Four Body 3 Topic Sentence better trading with rest of the world Support one more bargaining power on exports Example get better price for raw materials Support two more bargaining power on imports Example get better price on manuf items Support three more variety of goods available Example bring in and send out fruits and vegetables Closing Transition Sentence Paragraph Five Rebuttal Topic Sentence some arguments against ratification Objection one just got rid of tyrant king Rebuttal this would not be a monarchy Objection two states would lose right to govern themselves Rebuttal states rights would be protected Objection three states with more slaves will get better representation Rebuttal a plan for how states will be represented Closing sentence Paragraph Six Conclusion Restatement of Opinion Powerful Ending Drafting Putting ideas into sentences Model with students the thought process Practice activity Conference with students Revising Refining Reading with partner Improving your writing Word choices Checking for clear thoughts Group strong English speakers with linguistically diverse students Pair girls boys to compliment writing style Editing Checking for errors Check with a partner Use editing checklist Allow students to use computers Group in pairs or editing groups Proofreaders marks Editor s Checklist Author Editor This piece has been checked for spelling errors This piece has been checked for punctuation errors This piece has been checked for sentence fragments This piece has been checked for run on sentences This piece has been checked for capitalization errors Publishing Final product Encourage creativity Share final product Assessment Scoring guide Give to student before beginning unit Grouping Grouping will vary for each stage of the writing process For prewriting use whole group and small group For drafting individual with some teacher conferencing For revising peer tutors girl boy strong english speaker linguistically challenged Editing in pairs and or small groups Publishing variety of ways to group Accommodations Accommodations will vary with each stage of the writing process Allow students to use the computers Allow student to have a copy of teachers graphic organizer Allow students to type for other students Allow student to read another student s published piece Each unit also includes a link for teachers to access for more possible accommodations Narrative Writing Telling a Story A Good Narrative Needs Characters Setting Events Reasons Beginning Middle and Ending Focus of this UnitNarrative Essay Fictional essay based On historical facts Preassessment Students write a story about someone they know Do not give students any suggestions or help Reassure students this will not be graded Prewriting Story Outline Model outline for students Practice activity Story Map Title Setting Characters and descriptions of them Situation Event 1 Detail Detail Event 2 Detail Detail Event