Curated OER
The Art of Subtle Persuasion
Learners examine a scene from "Julius Caesar." After watching commercials and political ads on TV, students explore the intention of the commercial. They compare and contrast the forms of persuasion used. Learners share their writings...
Curated OER
Focus on Writing a Persuasive Letter
In this persuasive writing instructional activity, students combine sentences to help them write a persuasive letter. Students complete three activities for sentence combining.
Writing Fix
Writing Fix: An I Pod Inspired Writing Lesson: A Call for Change
The world is an ever changing place, and through this lesson students will have a chance to send a call out for change. Using Bob Dylan's "The Times They Are A-Changin'" as an inspiration and a model, students will brainstorm change,...