Date : January 21st, 2013Category : UncategorizedAuthor : suzanne.larsen
Persuasive writing can be a real challenge to teach and as the time for the writing assessments draws closer we need to find different ways to help our students understand the process and ignite their creative thinking. One way we can show great examples of persuasive writing is by sharing some fun and entertaining picture books. There are some great books out there that can be super models of persuasion. Here are a few books to check out and read to your class before you start your writing lessons.
1. I Wanna Iguana by Karen Orloff
I am sure that many teachers have read this book to their students for the shear entertainment value but it can serve as a great introduction to the concept of persuasion. A child writes letters to his mother to convince her that he really should have an iguana.
2. I Wanna New Room by Karen Orloff
A follow up book by the same author.
3. Hey, Little Ant by Phillip Hoose
A great example of the art of persuasion as a little ant tries to convince a young boy not to squish him. This book ends without telling you if he got squished so your students can have fun debating the outcome.
4. My Brother Dan’s Delicious by Steven Layne
So funny! A young boy tries to convinces the monsters that his brother would be much better to eat!
5. Earrings by Judith Voirst
How to talk your parents into letting you get your ears pierced!
6. A Pig Parade Is A Terrible Idea by Michael Ian Black
Just as the title states – this book points out all of the reasons why you should not have a pig parade. Excellent example of persuasive writing!
Try out a few of these books as you work on preparing your students. Did I persuade you?
How to talk your parents into letting you get your ears pierced!
Just as the title states – this book points out all of the reasons why you should not have a pig parade. Excellent example of persuasive writing!
