Learning Goal

WALT: We are learning to convince the reader of our point of view.

Success Criteria:

✓ I can write a clear topic sentence that shows my opinion

✓ I can brainstorm at least three reasons to support my opinion

✓ I can share and add ideas to help strengthen someone else's argument

My Persuasive Argument

1. Write your topic sentence that clearly shows your opinion:

2. Brainstorm your supporting reasons (aim for at least 3):

Reason 1: ________________________________________________

Reason 2: ________________________________________________

Reason 3: ________________________________________________

Reason 4: ________________________________________________

Reason 5: ________________________________________________

🚶‍♀️ Gallery Walk Activity

During our gallery walk, you will move around the classroom to read other students' planning sheets and add helpful ideas to strengthen their arguments.

Ideas from classmates (added during gallery walk):

• ___________________________________________________________

Reflection: Which new idea will you use in your writing? Number each of the points on your sheet in order of what you think are your strongest points (1, 2, 3...).