Description
Do your students find persuasive writing challenging? This comprehensive lesson plan introduces persuasive writing with the help of graphic organizers and clear examples of opinion essays. Perfect for online learning and compatible with Google Classroom®!
Included with this Persuasive Writing Lesson Plan:
- Persuasive Writing Slideshow Lesson – Google Slides® & Microsoft PowerPoint®
- Persuasive Writing Guided Note – Digital & Print
- Persuasive Writing Informational Handbook – Ready-to-Print
- ICCER Outline Graphic Organizer – Digital & Print
- Student Examples of Opinion Essays – Digital & Print
- Persuasive Writing Exit Tickets – Digital & Print
- Teacher Instructions for using this resource
How to use this Persuasive Writing Lesson Plan:
This persuasive writing lesson begins with an engaging slideshow that is compatible with both PowerPoint® and Google Slides®. Designed to capture students’ attention from the start, this lesson provides a step-by-step introduction to persuasive writing by breaking down key concepts into digestible sections. In this lesson, students will compare and contrast various writing styles using real-world examples, such as advertisements, opinion articles, and political speeches. By analyzing authentic texts, students gain a clear understanding of how persuasive techniques function in different contexts. They will also learn the “Golden Rules of Opinion Writing,” a set of essential guidelines that help students identify, construct, and refine their own persuasive arguments. These rules emphasize clarity, structure, and strong supporting evidence, ensuring students develop the skills needed to write well-organized, compelling opinion pieces. This Persuasive Writing Lesson provides a solid foundation for students to understand and apply persuasive techniques effectively in their own writing.
A guided note accompanies the slideshow, offering students a structured way to record key takeaways from the lesson. This resource helps students stay engaged, follow along with the presentation, and retain important information. If a student is absent or needs additional review, the Opinion Writing Informational Handbook can be distributed as a supplementary resource. This handbook serves as a comprehensive reference guide, summarizing the main points of the Persuasive Writing Lesson and providing students with an easy-to-access tool for reviewing opinion writing strategies. Whether used for in-class learning or as a study aid, this handbook ensures that all students have the necessary materials to grasp the essential elements of persuasive writing.
To reinforce learning and assess comprehension, this lesson also includes an exit ticket designed to measure students’ understanding of the concepts presented. This short but effective formative assessment allows teachers to gauge student progress, identify areas where additional instruction may be needed, and adjust future lessons accordingly. The exit ticket can also serve as a diagnostic tool, helping educators determine whether students are ready to move forward or if they need further practice with persuasive techniques. By integrating this quick assessment into the Persuasive Writing Lesson, teachers can ensure that students are internalizing key concepts and are prepared for more advanced writing tasks.
As part of this Persuasive Writing Lesson, students will be introduced to the ICCER Outline, an effective scaffolding tool designed to help them organize their persuasive writing. ICCER is an acronym that guides students through the structure of a persuasive paragraph, ensuring they include an introduction, claim, counterargument, evidence, and a rebuttal. This graphic organizer serves as a step-by-step guide that not only strengthens students’ ability to construct a logical argument but also encourages them to engage with opposing viewpoints—a critical skill in persuasive writing. However, depending on your students’ proficiency level, you may choose to omit the counterargument step to simplify the writing process for those who are still developing foundational skills. The ICCER Outline makes persuasive writing more accessible by providing students with a clear framework to follow, helping them build confidence in their writing abilities.
To further support student learning, this resource also includes student examples of opinion essays that demonstrate how to apply the ICCER Outline effectively. These examples showcase well-structured arguments, proper use of persuasive techniques, and logical organization, serving as mentor texts for students. By analyzing these models, students gain a deeper understanding of how to construct their own persuasive essays and learn how to strengthen their arguments with supporting details and credible sources. Additionally, these sample essays highlight common mistakes and effective strategies, giving students a practical reference as they draft their own work. Incorporating student examples into the Persuasive Writing Lesson allows learners to see real-world applications of persuasive writing techniques and encourages them to develop their unique voice while maintaining academic structure.
Teacher Tip: The ICCER Outline also encourages students to integrate outside sources to support their claims. Since incorporating research is an essential component of strong persuasive writing, students will need to know how to properly format research citations according to MLA guidelines. To ensure students understand how to cite sources accurately, I recommend pairing this Persuasive Writing Lesson with Mondays Made Easy’s MLA Unit. This additional resource will help students master MLA formatting while reinforcing the importance of credible evidence in persuasive writing. By combining structured writing frameworks, real-world examples, and research integration strategies, this Persuasive Writing Lesson provides a comprehensive approach to teaching opinion writing effectively.
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See what other teachers are saying about this Persuasive Writing Lesson:
“Great for discussions! The students were interested and did a good job using this resource”
– Isabella S.
⭒ For classrooms utilizing Google Classroom® ⭒
To access the digital version of these worksheets, simply follow the instructions within the resource to copy the files directly to your Google Drive®.
