Reading
Lesson Plan

Persuasive Writing

Learning Objective:
Compose well-organized and coherent persuasive writings.

Teacher Directions:
Here’s how Ed described what this expedition means to him:

Write a persuasive paper titled, “Physcially Challenged People Can Do Anything.”

a. Pre-writing

Research and make lists of things that physically challenged people have done. Find and interview people in your own community who have overcome such obstacles. Use the Chart* to display your research. Write the challenges in column one and the accomplishments in column two.

Use the Problem/Solution* diagram to prepare yourself for persuading others that any physical challenge can be overcome. In the “Problem” box, describe the kind of physical challenges people have to face. In each of the “Solution” boxes, identify specific example of how people have overcome a challenge. In the “Result” boxes, list how these examples prove that people can overcome any obstacle. In the “End Result” box, list ways in which we all can benefit or learn from people who overcome obstacles.

b. Drafting

Use your Problem/Solution diagram and Chart information to write your first draft. Remember to skip lines so that you will have room for editing later.

Start with a strong statement expressing that people can overcome any obstacle. Use specific examples to support your opinion. Express how these examples prove your theory and how these examples provide inspiration for everyone.

Don’t worry about mistakes.

c. Revising

Have a friend read your first draft. Have a conference ask the following questions:

Use this information to write your second draft.

d. Proofreading

e. Publishing

Re-write or type your final draft. Make copies and distribute to your audience. Consider using it as a “letter to the editor” to your local newspaper.

Resources:
Community members who have overcome obstacles.

Activity Sheet:
Chart*
Problem/Solution*

Assessment:
Use the Writing section of the Reading Assessment* sheet.