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Blog Post
15 Awesome Persuasive Writing Prompts
English Language Arts:
Writing
21st Century Skills:
Writing Project
Blog Post
4 Writing Activities for Celebrating Black History
English Language Arts:
Writing
Reading
21st Century Skills:
Critical Thinking
Creative Thinking
Researching
Blog Post
7 Graphic Organizers for Critical Thinking
English Language Arts:
Critical Thinking
Writing Process
Prewriting
Qualities of Writing
Ideas
Structure
21st Century Skills:
Critical Thinking
Researching
Creating
Writing
Writing to Learn
Studying
Visual Literacy
Writing Topic
A big hazard on the road
Level:
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Mode:
Persuasive Writing
Form:
Editorial
Persuasive Paragraph
Persuasive Essay
Letter to the Editor
Problem-Solution
Theme:
Transportation
Rules
Writing Topic
A big problem in education is . . .
Level:
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Mode:
Persuasive Writing
Form:
Editorial
Persuasive Paragraph
Persuasive Essay
Letter to the Editor
Problem-Solution
Theme:
Education
Rules
Writing Topic
A cool store
Level:
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Mode:
Narrative Writing
Persuasive Writing
Form:
Persuasive Paragraph
Evaluation
Opinion Essay
Explanatory Paragraph
Explanatory Essay
Theme:
Community
Money
Writing Topic
A dedicated teacher or coach
Level:
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Mode:
Persuasive Writing
Form:
Persuasive Paragraph
Editorial
Opinion Essay
Letter to the Editor
Theme:
Education
Goals
History
Science
Sports
Language
Minilesson
Analyzing with a Cause-Effect Chart
Analyze causes and effects of any topic.
Student Writing Model
Cheating in America
In this problem and solution essay, sixth-grade writer Nicholas grabs the reader’s attention with some “shocking statistics” that identify the problem. The essay closes with some possible solutions as well as a point to ponder.
Level:
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Mode:
Persuasive Writing
Form:
Problem-Solution
Theme:
Education
Rules
Minilesson
Comparing with a Venn Diagram
Analyze similarities and differences.
Writing Topic
Dear Senator
Level:
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Mode:
Business Writing
Persuasive Writing
Form:
Persuasive Paragraph
Persuasive Letter
Persuasive Essay
Problem-Solution
Business Letter
Theme:
Environment
Community
Technology
Education
Rules
Writing Topic
Discover nature
Level:
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Mode:
Research Writing
Persuasive Writing
Form:
Research Report
Persuasive Essay
Editorial
Opinion Essay
Theme:
Animals
Plants
Science
Environment
Minilesson
Elaborating in a Food Review
Help students practice elaboration.
Minilesson
Evaluating with a Pro-Con Chart
Analyze good and bad with a pro-con chart.
Writing Topic
Finally, a good assembly
Level:
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Mode:
Persuasive Writing
Form:
Persuasive Paragraph
Evaluation
Opinion Essay
Theme:
Education
Goals
Community
Student Writing Model
Hang Up and Drive
A surprise comparison opens this editorial by eighth grade student Jessie, drawing readers in. Her position on the subject becomes evident early in the essay.
Level:
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Mode:
Persuasive Writing
Form:
Editorial
Theme:
Transportation
Rules
Vehicles
Writing Topic
How could TV be better?
Level:
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Mode:
Persuasive Writing
Form:
Persuasive Paragraph
Problem-Solution
Persuasive Essay
Opinion Essay
Editorial
Theme:
Play
Entertainment
Technology
Books
Inquire Middle School
Level:
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Page Count:
482
Student Handbook
Price: $19.95
Books
Inquire Middle School Teacher's Guide
Level:
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Page Count:
272
Teacher's Guide
Price: $24.95
Blog Post
Launch Into Argument Writing
English Language Arts:
Prewriting
Thesis Statement
Writing
Writing Process
Writing Topic
Let's save _ in our schools
Level:
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Mode:
Persuasive Writing
Form:
Editorial
Persuasive Paragraph
Persuasive Essay
Letter to the Editor
Problem-Solution
Theme:
Education
Community
Blog Post
Make a Reading-Writing Connection
English Language Arts:
Reading
Writing
Logical Organization
Writing Process
21st Century Skills:
Reading
Reading to Learn
Blog Post
Mapping Your Writing Process
English Language Arts:
Writing Process
Prewriting
Writing
Revising
Editing
Student Writing Model
Musical Arts
The use of an authority’s quotation to open this editorial lends credibility to the writer’s opinion. Seventh-grader Jess backs up her position in subsequent paragraphs.
Level:
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Mode:
Persuasive Writing
Form:
Editorial
Theme:
Art
Education