Persuasion

      Week 1	SWBAT define persuasion and persuasive techniques
SWBAT read persuasive pieces and identify the argument

Week 2
	SWBAT read persuasive pieces and create counter-arguments
SWBAT identify the supporting details for an argument
SWBAT distinguish between fact and opinion in a persuasive piece

Week 3	SWBAT create a thesis argument for a persuasive article
SWBAT outline supporting detail paragraphs for a persuasive article
SWBAT research a topic for supporting information

Week 4	SWBAT take testimony for a persuasive article
SWBAT create an effective hook for a persuasive article
SWBAT create and dispute a counter argument for their persuasive article 

Week 5	SWBAT create, edit, and publish a persuasive article

Assessment	SWBAT create, edit, and publish a 5 paragraph persuasive article

Possible Texts	Newspapers, commericals	
		
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