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Writing Topic
Things that would make my neighborhood better
Level:
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Mode:
Persuasive Writing
Form:
Persuasive Paragraph
Persuasive Essay
Theme:
Community
Environment
Writing Topic
Things I'd like to change
Level:
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Mode:
Persuasive Writing
Form:
Persuasive Paragraph
Persuasive Essay
Theme:
Education
Animals
Science
Environment
Vehicles
Food
Holidays
History
Community
Culture
Books
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
Student Writing Model
Plastic, Paper, or Cloth?
This short persuasive paragraph is based on a model that third-grader Rachel submitted. She begins her writing in a way that makes the reader want to keep reading. The reader wants to find out what decision she is talking about.
Level:
Grade 3
Mode:
Persuasive Writing
Form:
Persuasive Paragraph
Theme:
Environment
Science
Infographic
7 C's for Building a Rock-Solid Argument
Level:
Grade 4
Grade 5
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Grade 9
Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12
Theme:
Education
Writing Topic
Don't litter!
Level:
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Mode:
Persuasive Writing
Form:
Persuasive Paragraph
Theme:
Environment
Rules
Minilesson
Distinguishing Argumentation from Persuasion
Study argumentation/persuasion.
Minilesson
Developing an Opinion Statement
Develop a main claim.
Minilesson
Making Rhetorical Appeals
Appeal to ethos, logos, and pathos.
Minilesson
Elaborating in a Food Review
Help students practice elaboration.
Minilesson
Recognizing Logical Fallacies 2
Learn to spot logical fallacies.
Minilesson
Recognizing Logical Fallacies 1
Learn to spot logical fallacies.
Minilesson
Using Perspective Shifting to Persuade Readers
Help students see from readers' perspectives.
Writing Topic
My favorite neighbor
Level:
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Mode:
Persuasive Writing
Form:
Persuasive Paragraph
Opinion Essay
Theme:
Community
Friends
Family
People
Writing Topic
Let's help the environment by . . .
Level:
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Mode:
Persuasive Writing
Form:
Persuasive Paragraph
Editorial
Letter to the Editor
Persuasive Essay
Theme:
Environment
Science
Writing Topic
My favorite teacher
Level:
Grade 4
Grade 5
Mode:
Persuasive Writing
Form:
Editorial
Persuasive Paragraph
Persuasive Essay
Letter to the Editor
Theme:
Education
Goals
Life
People
Writing Topic
Why weekends need to be longer
Level:
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Mode:
Persuasive Writing
Form:
Persuasive Paragraph
Editorial
Persuasive Essay
Letter to the Editor
Theme:
Play
Family
Friends
Life
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
Writing Topic
Why parents should be honest with their kids
Level:
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Mode:
Persuasive Writing
Form:
Persuasive Paragraph
Letter to the Editor
Persuasive Essay
Editorial
Theme:
Family
Rules
Environment
Writing Topic
Rights that kids in my grade should have
Level:
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Mode:
Persuasive Writing
Form:
Persuasive Paragraph
Letter to the Editor
Persuasive Essay
Editorial
Theme:
Rules
Education
Health
Writing Topic
Why I deserve a larger allowance
Level:
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Mode:
Persuasive Writing
Form:
Persuasive Paragraph
Problem-Solution
Persuasive Essay
Opinion Essay
Theme:
Money
Rules
Work
Family
Writing Topic
Foods I love, foods I hate
Level:
Grade 9
Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12
Mode:
Persuasive Writing
Form:
Persuasive Paragraph
Persuasive Essay
Opinion Essay
Pet Peeve
Theme:
Food
Writing Topic
"Obstacles are what you see when you take your eyes off the goal."
Level:
Grade 9
Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 12
Mode:
Persuasive Writing
Form:
Persuasive Paragraph
Persuasive Essay
Letter to the Editor
Opinion Essay
Theme:
Goals
Work
Play
Education
Writing Topic
The first day of school is the worst/best because . . .
Level:
Grade 4
Grade 5
Mode:
Explanatory Writing
Persuasive Writing
Form:
Persuasive Paragraph
Persuasive Essay
Opinion Essay
Explanatory Paragraph
Explanatory Essay
Theme:
Education
Goals
Rules
Life