Zoo Animal Persuasive / Opinion Writing Activity with Graphic Organizer
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Teach students about persuasive and opinion writing with this engaging zoo animal and animal captivity writing activity. Students will first find out what a claim is, then read an article about animals in captivity. Then they will be faced with the goal of answering this question: Should animals be held in zoos? This persuasive/opinion writing piece is one that always captures students' attention and engages them from the minute you tell them the topic. Students will then use the persuasive writing / opinion writing graphic organizer to write down notes and plan their essay stating their own claim. Students will then begin to plan their writing where they will take a stand, making their own claim using specific details from the texts they read.
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Zoo Animal Persuasive / Opinion Writing Activity with Graphic Organizer includes:
- Student Instructions
- Article on the Pros and Cons of Zoos and Aquariums
- Guided Questions for planning writing
- Graphic Organizer
- List of Transitional Words
- Rough Draft writing paper
- Peer Editing Rubric
- Final Writing Paper
- Grading Rubric
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⭐ My students were very engaged using this resource. They could really relate to the text. I like how there was a worksheet for the students to form their opinions on, and then extensions for a writing piece/letter. At this point, I have purchased 3 separate "Making a Claim" files from this seller. I am regretting not buying the bundle - consider doing that!
⭐ This is an awesome resource! My students have loved engaging with it and it has really helped supported their curriculum knowledge and skill application. I highly recommend it to others!
⭐ I used this resource after our class visit to our local zoo. This was a great resource & it brought out a lot of great conversations with students and helped my students support their opinions with facts from the article. Thanks!
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