A professional persuasive writing rubric styled as 'Editorial Standards'. Evaluates thesis, evidence, structure, counterarguments, and conventions across three levels of mastery.

A comprehensive peer review and revision checklist designed with an editorial theme. Includes sections for specific peer feedback and a final 'Ready for Print' checklist for self-assessment.

A themed drafting template with transition word bank, designed for students to write their persuasive essay manuscript. Includes sections for intro, proof, and conclusion with writing lines.

Slides for Lesson 4 focusing on transitions and logical flow as students move from planning to drafting their full persuasive essay.

An evidence verification worksheet where students practice identifying types of evidence (stats, quotes, anecdotes) and drafting a counterargument response.

Slides for Lesson 3 focusing on types of evidence (stats, expert quotes, anecdotes) and how to address counterarguments. Features the 'Counter-Punch' strategy.

A graphic organizer for planning a persuasive essay. Designed with an 'Architectural Blueprint' theme, it helps students structure their thesis, supporting reasons, and call to action.

Slides for Lesson 2 focusing on thesis statement creation and essay organization. Includes a 'thesis formula' and examples of strong vs. weak claims.

A mentor text analysis worksheet featuring a persuasive passage about recess. Students identify the hook, claim, and supporting reasons, and practice distinguishing between facts and opinions as part of their 'Lead Editor' training.

Introduction slides for the Convince Me unit, covering the definition of persuasion, the difference between fact and opinion, and the basic components of a persuasive argument. Includes visual prompts and clear definitions for classroom instruction.

An answer key and scoring guide for the Surgical Analysis Worksheet, including rationales and a PCR rubric.

A revised comprehensive literary analysis practice worksheet featuring a high-quality passage and IAR-style questions (EBSR and PCR) with expanded writing space.