After reading A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens, have your students write a persuasive essay based on the prompt provided. This resource includes a short lesson on persuasive writing, the essay prompt, essay rubric, and brainstorming graphic organizer (persuasion map)!The writing rubric focuses on: content, style, conventions, focus, organization, and format.The graphic organizer is designed to match the prompt and will guide students to write a cohesive five paragraph essay. The persuasion m