Last week, we learned about the different techniques that writers use to persuade their audience, and this week we will continue working on persuasive writing!
7th Grade
Monday: Look at persuasive posters, and read
The True Story of the Three Little Pigs (Scieszka)
Homework: "Types of Sentences" worksheet
Tuesday: Write a persuasive letter arguing for or against the innocence of the wolf from the story
Homework: Study guide
Wednesday: HALF DAY - Quiz on the types of sentences - We will start working on conjunctions.
Homework: "Simple and compound sentences" worksheet
Thursday: Finish writing persuasive letter.
Homework: "Joining sentences" worksheet
Friday: Analyze public service announcements and campaigns; brainstorm ideas for a poster campaign.
Homework: "Understood subjects" worksheet
8th Grade
Monday: Review the types of persuasion and look at various political cartoons
Homework: "Types of sentences" worksheet
Tuesday: Look at public service announcements and analyze the tactics that they use. Brainstorm ideas for a political cartoon so students can create their own.
Homework: Study guide
Wednesday: HALF DAY - Quiz on simple and compound sentences - We will begin work on independent/dependent clause.
Homework: "Simple and compound sentences" worksheet
Thursday: Continue working on political cartoons or posters.
Homework: "Joining sentences" worksheet
Friday: Finish working on campaign posters and read Chris Van Allsburg's
The Wretched Stone
Homework: "Understood subjects" worksheet
