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Unit Overview

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Course: ELA5, CSS, Sferrazza
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Date: Sunday, 19 May 2024, 5:34 PM

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Learning Targets

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In this unit, you will read, write, and listen to persuasive text to learn:

  • how persuasive writing is used to influence and convince people to think a certain way.
  • characteristics and techniques used in good persuasive writing.
  • how to be critical of information that is trying to persuade you.
  • how you need to provide evidence in persuasive writing to support your ideas.
  • how using persuasive writing can be helpful to people in their daily lives.

Use Your Reading Strategies

Remember as you read through texts in this unit, to do so at least three times.

On your first quick look through of the lessons in this unit, use the Pre-Reading Tips.

On your second read through, keeping your assignments and lesson questions in mind, make sure to use the Strategies During Reading.

As you complete your work and tie up loose ends, make sure to use the Strategies After Reading.

Persuasive Writing Journal

Throughout this module, you will be asked to add to a Persuasive Writing Journal. You will be writing about and making connections to the material covered in this unit.

Aim for at least 5-10 sentences per entry. Use full sentences and practice your best writing skills. Each entry needs your name, date, journal # and title.

Your Journal

Here are two options for completing your journal: Brain

  • Write it on paper; download and print the journal here:

Download the Document Here

  • Type it on a computer in a word processing document. Download and save the template here:

Download the Document Here

The goal in this journal is to express yourself so that your teacher can see how all those magnificent wheels turn in your mind. Do your work neatly, in full sentences, and, when asked, using paragraph format.

How Your Journal Will Be Assessed

Your work will be marked based on the following marking rubric.

Ideas and Content

Not enough completed to assess this area.

0 points

Not yet meeting expectations, significant amounts not completed.

1 point

Not yet meeting expectations. Some parts not completed.

2 points

Minimally Meets Expectations - some detail, attempts to respond with minimally acceptable accuracy.

3 points

Meets Expectations - reasonable detail, responses mostly complete. Most directions followed. There is some attempt to respond to a topic if it has been provided.

4 points

Fully Meets Expectations - neat, very good detail and responses. You generally attempt deeper thinking in your responses when possible. Directions followed carefully.

5points

Exceeds Expectations - neat, exceptional detail, thoughtful responses. You always attempt deeper thinking in your responses, when possible. The topics have been addressed thoroughly and correctly. Directions followed carefully.

6points

Organization & Conventions

Journals are missing dates, names, titles, etc. Entries have many errors in sentence structure, grammar, and punctuation that make them difficult to read. And/or not enough completed to assess this area.

0 points

Some correct labelling. Errors in sentence structure or grammar may make it difficult to follow. May lack effort in these areas.

1 point

Generally labelled correctly. Some errors in grammar, spelling, or sentence structure, but they do not impact readability.

2 points

Correct labelling and neat presentation. Entries are easy to read and understand with just a few minor errors in spelling punctuation and grammar. Complete sentences in evidence.