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Objectives: W.4.1 Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information.
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What is persuasive writing? |
THE CHALLENGE Wanted- The Perfect Family Dog
Your parents gave you the job of finding the perfect dog for your family. To find the perfect dog for everyone in your family you must interview all your family members and ask them what they are looking for in a dog:
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You will need to keep all of these things in mind as you decide on the perfect dog for you and your family. Remeber, your dog has to fit the needs and wants of your family!
Step 1: Interview and Brainstorm
Directions
1. Use the interview paper provided to interview family members. 2. Interview 1 to 3 family members 3. Ask the following questions:
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STEP 2: Analysis and Research
Directions
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STEP 3: Make a Plan
Step 4: Make your Reasons Better
It is very important to back up your reasons with examples, facts and quotes.
Conduct research to find evidence to support your reasons. This can include facts about your dog breed and/or benefits of dogs as a family pet. Now, think about the counter argument. The counter argument are the reasons someone might have against what you want. Think about reasons your parents might say no to getting this type of dog and try and think of ways to disprove these reasons. Add all these new details in your "Persuasive Map" in the "Fact or Example" boxes under your main reasons. Make sure your facts and examples match each main reason. |
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STEP 5: Write your rough draft
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