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Start-Up Activity
Read aloud and discuss page 161. Point out that the chapters in the previous section ask students to explain what they know or have learned, and the goal is to be clear and complete in their explanations. Writing persuasively adds to that: In persuasive writing students must not only explain their thoughts clearly and completely, but they must do so in a convincing manner because they are supporting an opinion.
Consider sharing with students two articles from a newspaper—one that explains the facts about a topic and another one from the editorial page that expresses an opinion about the topic. Divide students into groups, and ask them to identify similarities and differences between the two articles.
Think About It
“Find a subject you care about and which you in your heart feel others should care about.”
—Kurt Vonnegut
Start-Up Activity
Read aloud and discuss page 161. Point out that the chapters in the previous section ask students to explain what they know or have learned, and the goal is to be clear and complete in their explanations. Writing persuasively adds to that: In persuasive writing students must not only explain their thoughts clearly and completely, but they must do so in a convincing manner because they are supporting an opinion.
Consider sharing with students two articles from a newspaper—one that explains the facts about a topic and another one from the editorial page that expresses an opinion about the topic. Divide students into groups, and ask them to identify similarities and differences between the two articles.
Think About It
“Find a subject you care about and which you in your heart feel others should care about.”
—Kurt Vonnegut
