Integrating writing into Social Studies using a persuasive essay is an excellent way to engage your students and help them enhance their learning about the Revolutionary War.

Whose side are you on? The Loyalists take on the Patriots in a Revolutionary War persuasive writing lesson.

Students use persuasion and evidence from research to support their arguments. From brainstorming to revision, this lesson has you covered with handouts, instructions, and access to all forms ready to use in Google Classroom AND a bonus EDITABLE rubric.

This lesson includes:
Directions Page
Beliefs Page
I Agree/ Disagree Pages (1 for Loyalist, 1 for Patriot)
Venn Diagram
Brain Storm Page
Book Source Page
Website Source Page
Collect Evidence Page
Persuasion Page
Draft Pages
Final Copy Pages
Revision Checklist
Rubric


Google Drive Access to:
Directions Page
Beliefs Page
I Agree/ Disagree Pages (1 for Loyalist, 1 for Patriot)
Venn Diagram
Brain Storm Page
Book Source Page
Website Source Page
Collect Evidence Page
Persuasion Page
Draft Pages
Final Copy Pages
Revision Checklist

*Directions for uploading the product into Google Classroom is included!

BONUS: Editable Rubric in Powerpoint

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Reader Response Journal Digital and Print Versions



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