This Web Quest follows a unit on persuasion.  The persuasion unit teaches the elements of persuasion:  stating opinions, using supporting facts and examples, connecting ideas logically and through reasoning, and appealing to the audience.  It also includes techniques used to persuade: testimonials, bandwagon, emotional appeal, endorsements, repetition, snob appeal, card stacking, etc.
    Some of the resources used for the unit include Persuasive Writing, (grades 4-8) a Scholastic, Inc. publication and a unit created collaboratively by Christa Daskal, Juana Hawkins, Chris Youstra, and Jennifer White.  If you use the Web Quest please provide feedback on how it worked for you and your students, as well as any adaptations you made.   If you would like to use the Web Quest and need assistance, feel free to send me a message.  (See information at bottom of Web Quest)
 
 

• Create an ad for a real or imagined product, and write a persuasive paragraph for the product.
• Examine a copy of the Declaration of Independence and write a Declaration on a topic of concern to you: state your point of view, present 3-4 facts that support your point of view, and suggest a solution.
• Watch a debate on TV, and report on and discuss the persuasive skills of the participants.
• Write a review of a book, music, TV show, etc.

    Co-Writer                             Microsoft Publisher            Internet Access
    Student Writing Center          Microsoft Excel                  Any program with
    Microsoft Works                   Power Point                         lots of clipart
    Microsoft Word                    ClarisWorks