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Beginnings and Endings Tie Persuasive Writing Together

February 4, 2018

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Beginnings and endings can unify persuasive writing. To open the paragraph, offer an invitation to read on. For example, hook them with a question, dialogue, or surprise statement. At the…

Transitions Make Persuasive Writing Flow

January 28, 2018

Brenda Kovich

English Language Arts, Learn

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Transitions, or linking words, help readers navigate the text. When students use them, writing flows. For beginners, provide a list of terms. As they become more proficient, ask them to…

Varying Sentences Jazzes Up Persuasive Writing

January 21, 2018

Brenda Kovich

English Language Arts, Learn

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Varying sentences improves style. When kids feel finished with their writing, it’s time to shake things up. First, begin every sentence in a paragraph differently. Second, vary sentence types. For…

Word Choice Improves Persuasive Writing

January 7, 2018

Brenda Kovich

English Language Arts, Learn

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Word choice improves persuasive writing! When kids use specialized vocabulary, their writing becomes more credible. How can your students ramp up their persuasive power? Ask them to develop specialized word…

persuasive paragraphs

Beginnings and Endings Tie Persuasive Writing Together

Transitions Make Persuasive Writing Flow

Varying Sentences Jazzes Up Persuasive Writing

Word Choice Improves Persuasive Writing

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