writing essentials: genre-based writing instruction

PERSUADE & ARGUE

Target essential skills

Plan persuasive-writing experiences.

Tie the three major writing standards to author purposes.

Create a writing curriculum of mini-units.

Evaluate 4 factors in argument analysis.

Focus on the “trump” traits.

Target grammar skills within writing units.

Purchase additional informative-writing resources.

Launching the Writer’s Workshop
K-2 | 3-12

Identify debatable topics

Clarify the differences between genres.

Introduce the scales to visually depict the differences among persuasive genres.

Two-Sided Argument

Reveal mentor text that expresses an opinion.

Identify characters’ perspectives in literature.

Identify authors’ perspectives in informational text.

Animal Testing

Infer less obvious claims presented in public service announcements.

Write about topics.

Traditional persuasive writing tasks are based on personal preference and background knowledge.

Problems to fix | Grade 8

Write about texts.

Apply the what-and-why formula to constructed responses.

How does Yes, MA’AM fit with RACE and CER?

Guide small groups through constructed response writing.

State the position

Determine the strongest side.

Introduce a 4-step process.

Watch the kindergartners at Concord South Elementary discern between duck details and rabbit details based on Duck! Rabbit!

Write the position in the introduction.

List details and facts for both sides.

Separate information by source & perspective.

Introduce the topic and position.

Reveal common ingredients to an introduction.

Dark orange | Light orange | Black & white
Purchase dry-erase puzzle pieces.