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Draw this web in your writing section, but do not write in the circles

Draw this web in your writing section, but do not write in the circles. Example. Example. Thesis Statement/ Controlling idea. Reason 1. Reason 2. Example. Example. Prompt.

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Draw this web in your writing section, but do not write in the circles

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  1. Draw this web in your writing section, but do not write in the circles Example Example Thesis Statement/ Controlling idea Reason 1 Reason 2 Example Example

  2. Prompt Write a letter persuading someone to change a rule. You can write to Mr. Valamides about changing a school rule, to your parents about changing a rule at home, to a teacher about a classroom rule, the state legislature about a law, or the mayor of your city, etc. Be sure to use at least one of the persuasive techniques to convince them of your idea. Make sure you can state at least two GOOD REASONS for wanting the rule changed. Use evidence (support) to back up your claim.

  3. Ideas for Topics School Rules Longer passing period Using the courtyards as a reward Eating food in class Home Rules Stay up later Being able to have a pet “Family Day” every week City Rules • No smoking in public places • No plastic or paper bags in stores State Laws • Raising the driving age • No standardized tests

  4. Ms. Cox’s Example Too many battles, takes too much time Test-takers do better when chewing gum Sixth graders should be allowed to chew gum. Gum helps performance Difficult to manage Detentions should be for more serious things Keeps students focused

  5. Jose U.’s Example Resources to make bags Bags end up in landfills, which are getting really full already Kids can suffocate in them Doing away with paper and plastic bags Not safe Hard on environment Our pets can eat them and get sick Animals eat them and it could kill them (suffocate or die if in their stomachs Can be used to hurt others

  6. What you’re doing today: Decide who you will persuade and what rule you want them to change. Write the “topic” at the top of your page. Prewriting: Fill in your web with your claim and your evidence (reasons and examples) to back it up. Drafting: On the next page in your journal, begin forming the sentences that will be in your letter.

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