Persuasive Writing (Grades 4-8) [Paperback]

Tara McCarthy (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 9 and up | Grade Level: 4 and up | Series: Professional Books

Mini-Lessons-Strategies-Activities
Engaging reproducible mini-lessons, strategies, and activities for teaching how to identify persuasive words, analyze ads and commercials, direct writing to a specific audience, and write persuasive editorials, letters, and job applications. Plus great ideas for writing and giving speeches!

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About the Author

Tara McCarthy, an author who lives in Woodstock, NY, has written several books for Scholastic Teaching Resources. Her other titles include Teaching Literary Elements, Teaching Genre, The Middle Ages, Multicultural Myths and Legends, Multicultural Fables and Fairy Tales, 150 Thematic Writing Activities, and Literature-Based Geography.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Paperback: 64 pages
• Publisher: Scholastic (January 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0590209345
• ISBN-13: 978-0590209342
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #258,095 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #23 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Reference & Nonfiction > Language Arts > Handwriting

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Students Enjoy This!, January 9, 2010

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Yvonne C - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Persuasive Writing (Grades 4-8) (Paperback)

As an English teacher, I keep my eyes open for EFFECTIVE writing helps. This book is a winner. My 4th and 5th grade students really like the activities. The interesting lesson plans are clearly written and require minimal prep time: reading and copying any required form. It certainly facilitates teaching/learning persuasive writing. My 4th/5th graders and I give it two thumbs up! I am looking forward to introducing it to my 6th and 7th graders. Undoubtedly it will be a hit with them also. I highly recommend this book.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A great resource for developing persuasive writing skills, November 19, 2010

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This review is from: Persuasive Writing (Grades 4-8) (Paperback)

This is a very good book that begins with a focus on genuinely developing student skill and understanding with persuasive writing techniques. The second part is more about the tips and tricks, but covers it in a very effective and worthwhile way. If you are teaching persuasive writing, this is a must have book.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Easy to follow, October 8, 2010

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Karen (Sherman Oaks, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Persuasive Writing (Grades 4-8) (Paperback)

I appreciate how well laid out this book is. It follows a progression and a teacher simply follows the lessons to bring her students from point A to point B. I've taught with this book for a few years and my sixth grade students have all loved the lessons.