This 9 week writing journal focuses on the genre of Persuasive Writing. Go through the entire writing process or brainstorming, organizing, drafting, revising and editing for nine different Persuasive writing prompt. Then, students will choose a prize piece to publish. This allows students to get indepth practice into the genre of Persuasive Writing, while getting teacher commentary all along the process. Grading Rubrics, Brainstorming Maps, Outlines, Drafting Pages, Revising Checklists and Editing Checklists are included for each piece, and a comprehensive Persuasive Writing Score Report is included for the journal as a whole. This is a one stop shop for writing in the genre of Persuasive Writing. Print, copy, and staple this journal together and you have your entire nine weeks of writing covered.
Look also for writing journals in narrative, informational and response to literature. Tested with real students in the classroom of Heidi Raki.


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I currently teach first grade at an American School in Casablanca, Morocco. Previously, I taught all grade levels in the computer lab at a Title I school in Georgia. I have also taught 3rd grade for 4 years. I student-taught in 3rd grade and Kindergartden. I have taught both high income and low-income school students, and find that no matter where I teach, most kids need to look at every problem from 12 different angles. Although it is challenging, it is also incredibly rewarding.
