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This is a persuasive writing project I use for my 5th grade students. In this project students will be assigned a position either for or against one of six propositions. The lesson takes students through the entire process of researching and taking notes on their position, coming up with arguments supported by evidence, putting those arguments into a structures five paragraph persuasive essay, and finally using everything they've learned to participate in a structured, formal debate.

In this project students will plan and write their own narrative story using a structured scaffolding structure. This is a great way to help young writers learn to write a well-organized narrative story with a clear beginning, middle, and end.

Included in this unit are plans, handouts, and a powerpoint for six quick, 10-15 min. lessons on some basic aspects of persuasive writing.