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3. Student Learning Map
- Topic:10: Persuasive Text
- Subject(s):English Language Arts
- Days:10
- Grade(s):4
Key Learning:
Persuasive writing may be used for the purpose of influencing the reader. The writer is trying to convince the reader to think or behave in a certain way.
Unit Essential Question(s):
Lesson Essential Question(s):What is persuasive text?
(A)What persuasive techniques might be used by an author?
(ET)What is the difference in logical reasoning and propaganda?
(ET)What processes are used in logical reasoning?
(A)Lesson Essential Question(s):How do authors create a pre-writing plan to focus on a position and supporting facts?
(ET)How do authors create interest through word choice?
(A)How do authors use words or techniques to create emotions in writing?
(A)How does purpose and audience determine how an author organizes his/her writing?
(A)Lesson Essential Question(s):How are techniques, developing a controlling idea with supporting arguments, and detailed evidence, used to write a persuasive essay?
(A)How should a writer evaluate a draft of a persuasive essay for point-of-view and voice?
(ET)How would a writer revise a draft by using repetition of words for emphasis?
(A)Vocabulary:
Additional Information:
Week 34, May 10 - 14, 2010, Teacher Discretion: Trade books relating to Persuasive Text Week 35, May 17 - 21, 2010, Teacher Discretion: Trade books relating to Persuasive Text
In grade 4, students begin to develop persuasive techniques in the writing of persuasive text. By providing students with a variety of samples, students can use inductive reasoning to identify persuasive techniques. The main focus on the unit is a persuasive essay.
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