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Writing Opening and Closing Paragraphs for Persuasive Essays

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4th - 8th
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Thank you so much for providing such an in-depth resource and activity for writing intros and conclusions. I plan to use it for many years to come.
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Description

These lessons make writing outstanding introduction and conclusion paragraphs for persuasive essays simple.

Opening paragraphs need three elements: hook, transition to thesis, and thesis statements.

Closing paragraphs need three elements: connect to hook, restate thesis, and call to action.

These lessons break down all the parts and provide students examples and opportunities to practice.

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This resource includes:

EDITABLE Persuasive Writing Lesson Presentations

Note: presentations are included in two formats: .PPTX and Google Slides™

  • Opening Paragraphs, Part I (Intro, Hook, and Thesis Statements) 22 slides
  • Opening Paragraphs Part II (Transition to Thesis) 12 slides
  • Closing Paragraphs, Part I (Intro & Connect to Hook) 20 slides
  • Closing Paragraphs, Part II (Restate Thesis & Call to Action) 24 slides

Eight Handouts

  • Opening Paragraph Notes and Practice (4 pages)
  • Closing Paragraph Notes and Practice (4 pages)

Common Core Standards Slides are included for grades 4-8

The entrances of bullet points are animated so you can control the flow of the lesson. Teacher notes are included on some slides to help with instruction.

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No matter what type of essay writing you are doing, writing opening and closing paragraphs can be extremely challenging. These lessons demystify the process for your students. When students understand the elements, writing becomes much easier, and they'll actually want to write!

BEFORE YOU BUY:

These lessons are also part of three units. Depending on your needs, it could be better deal to buy the units than the individual pieces!

Opening & Closing Paragraphs Bundle: Persuasive & Expository

Persuasive Writing Unit

Essay Writing Unit

**NOTE: Editable PowerPoint versions for personal use only. Derivatives and commercial use are prohibited**

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Total Pages
86 pages
Answer Key
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Teaching Duration
4 days
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Standards

to see state-specific standards (only available in the US).
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
Write routinely over extended time frames (time for research, reflection, and revision) and shorter time frames (a single sitting or a day or two) for a range of discipline-specific tasks, purposes, and audiences.
Introduce a topic or text clearly, state an opinion, and create an organizational structure in which ideas are logically grouped to support the writer’s purpose.
Provide a concluding statement or section related to the opinion presented.
Introduce a topic clearly, provide a general observation and focus, and group related information logically; include formatting (e.g., headings), illustrations, and multimedia when useful to aiding comprehension.

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