Objective

By the end of this lesson, Audrey will be able to effectively plan, create, and revise written texts for persuasive purposes, incorporating text features, sentence-level grammar, punctuation, and word-level language to appeal to a specific target audience.

Materials and Prep

• Paper
• Pencils or pens
• Colorful markers or crayons
• Previous written texts for revision

Prior to the lesson, review the basics of persuasive writing with Audrey and gather any relevant materials for reference.

Activities

• Brainstorming Session: Have Audrey brainstorm ideas for a persuasive piece, focusing on a specific audience.
• Creating the Draft: Guide Audrey in drafting her persuasive text, emphasizing the use of persuasive language and text features.
• Peer Review: Encourage Audrey to exchange written texts with a peer for constructive feedback and revision suggestions.
• Finalizing the Text: Assist Audrey in revising her text based on feedback received and finalizing it for presentation.

Talking Points

• What is persuasive writing?
  "Persuasive writing is when we try to convince others to agree with our opinion by using strong reasons and convincing language."
• Who is our target audience?
  "Our target audience is the group of people we want to persuade. We need to consider what they care about and how to appeal to them."
• Why are text features important?
  "Text features like headings, bold words, and bullet points help make our writing easier to read and understand for our audience."
• How can punctuation help in persuasive writing?
  "Punctuation marks like exclamation points and question marks can add emotion and emphasis to our writing, making it more persuasive."
• Why is peer review helpful?
  "Getting feedback from a peer can help us see our writing from a different perspective and improve it before sharing it with others."