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Fun Persuasive Writing Activity: Save a Silly Law

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Practice using rhetorical appeals with a fun persuasive writing activity: creating a “pitch” to save a “silly” law. Students will use rhetorical appeals, rhetorical devices, and/or claim and counterclaim as they convince their audience that this law should remain in effect.

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Practice using rhetorical appeals with a fun persuasive writing activity: creating a “pitch” to save a “silly” law. Students will use rhetorical appeals, rhetorical devices, and/or claim and counterclaim as they convince their audience that this law should remain in effect.
 
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Here’s what you’ll receive in this resource:
★ Brainstorming Guide & Writing Page (2 Pages) so that students can purposefully plan to persuade their target audience (lawmakers and citizens) and come up with a convincing pitch to “save” their silly law.
★ Writing Style & Persuasive Writing Moves Checklists (2 Pages) so that students can keep track of the strategies they use and/or self-reflect.
★ One-Point Rubric (1 Page) so that students can self-assess and so that you can provide helpful feedback.
★ Task Cards (11 Pages): 40 “Unusual Laws”
★ Teacher Notes (2 Pages) so that you have instructions and tips for using this assignment with students at your fingertips.
 
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This resource is helpful for:
★ Teachers who are looking for a fun way to have students practice persuasion, argumentation, and use of rhetorical appeals and devices.
★ Teachers who are looking to save time with ready-made resources.
★ Teachers who love to innovate and try new things!
 
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