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This is a highly motiviating writing unit that I hope I can "persuade" you to buy! Everything you need to teach an effective persuasive writing unit is included with this pack. I have done all the work for you so your planning is made easier without compromising quality! I use the book "I Wanna Iguana" by Karen Kaufman Orloff as a springboard for this unit (this is not a novel study on this book). This book is one of my absolute favourites! The illustrations are fabulous! Students will read information cards and then write 8 different letters on 8 different animals. They will use their most persuasive writing techniques to convince you that they are deserving of a pet. They will write persuasive letters for an iguana, a jaguar, a snake, a sloth, a rabbit, a hamster, an orangutan, and a parrot. After reading all their letters you will present each student with a certificate telling them which animal they best persuaded you to get them. The anticipation will have them giddy!!
I have included:
*colourful anchor charts and success criteria (in poster form and smaller to photocopy)
*a student booklet with 8 different letter writing pages
*colouring pictures to go with each letter
*colourful animal posters
*animal information cards written on a computer screen graphic
*an end of the unit certificate.
My class loved this unit and they looked forward to writing a new letter each day! You should have heard their excitement on the final day when they opened their certificate from me and found which pet they had earned! They were beside themselves!!
I have included:
*colourful anchor charts and success criteria (in poster form and smaller to photocopy)
*a student booklet with 8 different letter writing pages
*colouring pictures to go with each letter
*colourful animal posters
*animal information cards written on a computer screen graphic
*an end of the unit certificate.
My class loved this unit and they looked forward to writing a new letter each day! You should have heard their excitement on the final day when they opened their certificate from me and found which pet they had earned! They were beside themselves!!
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lafferan
My second graders loved this unit, and I liked it so much that I actually got them a pet in the end :)
May 18, 2013 
nmcgaha
To young for 4th graders.
May 16, 2013
2getoffsides
This was an excellent way to introduce persuasive writing to third graders. They bug me everyday as to when they will know if they can get their pet.
May 15, 2013
divadonna
Wonderful unit! Students really had to stretch their imaginations to try to persuade me to "purchase" their animal! Thank you very much1
May 15, 2013
Meowth
Totally love this!
May 8, 2013
AquaAllure
Adorable
May 2, 2013
marajean
Super unit! This was such a lifesaver.
May 2, 2013
TeacherCasey
Too cute! thanks!
April 28, 2013
kristinlee11
my students and I loved this!
April 28, 2013
mar369
FUN! Great for both my persuasive AND letter writing units!
April 23, 2013
Kreads4ever
Wonderful addition to my letter writing unit. The students enjoyed it. Thank you.
April 21, 2013
panama777
THANK YOU absolutely perfect for me!!
April 19, 2013
cclarice
Cute. I love this book. There is another one from her to I Wanna a NewRoom. Great book as well.
April 17, 2013
grsclark
Awesome! We had a great time with this book and our persuasive writing! Thanks for the great resource!
April 10, 2013
ewoolie011
Thank you for such a great lesson. I have the book and the kids love it.
April 10, 2013
melissawwjd1
EXTREMELY HAPPY! Awesome materials, and
WONDERFUL SELLER! You will LOVE anything
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WONDERFUL SELLER! You will LOVE anything
you purchase and how responsive and supportive
Natalie is! Thanks!
April 7, 2013
teacher624
Awesome! My class loves it!
April 5, 2013
neeburch
Super! Very engaging and fun! Definitely appropriate for our persuasive writing unit!
April 2, 2013
Jennyzridinnow
My kids had so much fun with this! Perfect!!!
April 2, 2013
nsawy1
Good stuff. Can't wait to get this printed, up and running!
April 2, 2013
Kw18
Awesome!
April 1, 2013
christylin
Very helpful and fun unit!
March 31, 2013
bblankschen
Second Grade Land thanks you for your I Wanna Iguana Persuasive Writing Packet!
March 31, 2013
lindalouhoo
Fun, great addition to my letter writing unit! Love the quality! And so darn cute!! Great tie in to literature.
March 28, 2013
scab
Very useful resource!
March 24, 2013
mbryant1123
Great ideas!
March 22, 2013
sowenby
Thank you.
March 18, 2013
lesqueda
This is wonderful! Thank you :)
March 18, 2013
Lisastjohn2493
So awesome!
March 13, 2013
ckroboth
Love it, thanks
March 11, 2013
ebuckley
I plan to use in my writing workshop!
March 10, 2013
sharrob
fantastic can't wait to use this. thanks for your hard work to make my life easier and the students education more fulfilling.
March 10, 2013
agordin
Great resource! Thank you!
March 3, 2013
wksparks
My kids loved this activity, and I did too because they were so engaged and did such a great job!
March 2, 2013
Lframent
Thanks!
March 1, 2013
KarenFree
Great Unit. I am enjoying it, thank you!
February 28, 2013
nessateaches
Perfect! Thank you!
February 24, 2013
marleneleoni
LOVED IT!!
February 24, 2013
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Catherine Jackson (TpT Seller)
Natalie,
I bought this packet just before the break and it is awesome. I am unable to access the file and need of couple of pages that did not print the first time. For the past three days I have tried to open the file and it will not allow me to download. Do you have any suggestions? Thanks.
I bought this packet just before the break and it is awesome. I am unable to access the file and need of couple of pages that did not print the first time. For the past three days I have tried to open the file and it will not allow me to download. Do you have any suggestions? Thanks.
January 8, 2013
Natalie's Nook (TpT Seller)
Hi there,
When you say you can't access the file do you mean off your personal computer? Or TpT? I would suggest going to "My Purchases" and download the unit again. If you are having trouble accessing the file on TpT then get in touch with them immediately - the link is at the bottom of the home page. I can send you the pages you need if you can't wait. Email me at home (my contact info is on the last page of the unit) and I will send them to you. I know that the file is okay so I think it must be a computer issue - yikes they can be sooooo frustrating!!!
Natalie
When you say you can't access the file do you mean off your personal computer? Or TpT? I would suggest going to "My Purchases" and download the unit again. If you are having trouble accessing the file on TpT then get in touch with them immediately - the link is at the bottom of the home page. I can send you the pages you need if you can't wait. Email me at home (my contact info is on the last page of the unit) and I will send them to you. I know that the file is okay so I think it must be a computer issue - yikes they can be sooooo frustrating!!!
Natalie
January 8, 2013
teacher83
Natalie I just bought your I Wanna Iguana pack and I love it. Is it possible to reformat it so that it requires 3 reasons rather than 2?
May 6, 2012
Natalie's Nook (TpT Seller)
Hello! I am glad to hear that you are pleased with the unit and I will gladly modify and resend you anything you would like to have changed. I have no way of contacting you so please email me at home: lamontfamily@bell.net and let me know what you would like altered and then I can send it to you directly.
I look forward to hearing from you:)
Natalie
I look forward to hearing from you:)
Natalie
May 6, 2012
reason14
Just wanted to let you know that on your persuade definition towards the bottom, you have written into to.
Thanks so much for this unit. I love it and my students are enjoying it!
Thanks so much for this unit. I love it and my students are enjoying it!
April 16, 2012
Natalie's Nook (TpT Seller)
I am soooooo sorry! I proof read it 10 times and still missed it! I have fixed it and have uploaded the corrected version. If you go back in and re-download the unit you will get the corrected poster. Or you can email me at home my email address will be on the last page of the unit ~ and I can send you the fixed page. Thank you for taking the time to let me know ~ I really appreciate it:)
Natalie
Natalie
April 16, 2012
Terri's Teaching Treasures (TpT Seller)
Hi, Me again. Do you have a rubric for your persuasive unit?
April 3, 2012
Natalie's Nook (TpT Seller)
Hi Terri!
I used the success criteria as my rubric. I would quickly assess the letter by the criteria and then give the letter a level overall. Hope that helps! I just noticed that I missed a word on the iguana computer fact page. I've downloaded the correct version so if you download it again you can reprint that page. Sorry! I read it 20 times and still missed it! Oops!!
Natalie
I used the success criteria as my rubric. I would quickly assess the letter by the criteria and then give the letter a level overall. Hope that helps! I just noticed that I missed a word on the iguana computer fact page. I've downloaded the correct version so if you download it again you can reprint that page. Sorry! I read it 20 times and still missed it! Oops!!
Natalie
April 3, 2012
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