Welcome Back!

Welcome back from your 4-day weekend!

We have started a PERSUASIVE UNIT. 

On Monday, we introduced Persuasive Vocabulary and started to define words we will be using during the unit.  We had a classroom discussion on what persuasion is - a way to convince readers.
See vocabulary list:    Download persuasive_vocab.doc

On Tuesday, we answered questions about persuasive reading and used our Reader's Handbook.  We also worked in our WRITER'S HANDBOOK and completed a journal entry #1.
Question sheet:  Download persuasive_activity_readers_handbook.doc

Persuasive Journal Entry #1
Your favorite tv show is being canceled.  Write a letter/entry about why you think your tv show should NOT be canceled.  Include (2) reasons (support) and include examples for each.

Today, Wednesday, we reviewed our persuasive assignment from yesterday then completed a entry # 2 in our WRITER'S NOTEBOOK.  We also read our first persuasive article, HELMETS SAVE LIVES.

Persuasive Journal Entry #2
What do you think about middle schools having recess/activity time after lunch? Write a journal entry and include your opinion and give support/reasons with examples.
Wednesday, 11/28 HOMEWORK
Watch a tv commercial OR cut out an advertisement from the paper/magazine.  Answer these questions:
1.  What is the product?
2.  What does the company use to sell the product?
3.  What is the slogan/jingle/song?
Write out on LOOSE LEAF paper.