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Lesson 6: I am a Writer: Finding My Writing Voice: Day 2 of 2

In this lesson, students will explore what makes different kinds of writing persuasive and effective.

Skills

Analyzing Film

Persuasive Writing

Topics

Democr. Foundations

Identity

Learning Tools

Graphic Organizer

Rubric

Video

Common Core State Standards (CCSS)

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.8.6

Determine an author's point of view or purpose in a text and analyze how the author acknowledges and responds to conflicting evidence or viewpoints.

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.8.7

Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of using different mediums (e.g., print or digital text, video, multimedia) to present a particular issue or idea.

College, Career, and Civic Life Framework (C3)

D3.1.6-8.

Gather relevant information from multiple sources while using the origin, authority, structure, context, and corroborative value of the sources to guide the selection.

D3.4.6-8.

Develop claims and counterclaims while pointing out the strengths and limitations of both.

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