persuasive text

English Language Arts

• The Third-grade child has learned how to identify persuasive techniques such as emotional appeals and logical reasoning.
• They have practiced writing persuasive essays using clear and concise language.
• The child has learned how to structure their arguments with an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion.
• They have also learned how to use evidence and examples to support their claims.

To further develop their skills in persuasive text, the child can engage in activities such as debating topics with peers, creating persuasive speeches or presentations, and analyzing persuasive advertisements or speeches from real-world examples.

Book Recommendations

• "I Wanna Iguana" by Karen Kaufman Orloff: A story about a boy who writes persuasive letters to his mom to convince her to let him have an iguana as a pet.
• "Hey, Little Ant" by Phillip Hoose: This book presents a persuasive conversation between a boy and an ant, raising ethical questions about the value of all living creatures.
• "Dear Mrs. LaRue: Letters from Obedience School" by Mark Teague: The story follows a dog named Ike who writes persuasive letters to his owner to convince her to bring him back home from obedience school.