Setting the Tone:Setting the Tone:Journal WritingJournal Writing

Choose an item of clothing, food, drink, etc. to advertise to the class. Write a short commercial to advertise the product. Be sure to use one of the propaganda techniques to convince the class to buy your product.

Purpose

• What are you learning? – How to read an argument and analyze the

information in the argument.

• Why are you learning this? – Improve your comprehension of persuasive

writing in every day life.

Crafting the LessonCrafting the Lesson (Me) (We)(Me) (We)

Persuasive writing is to:• influence people's thoughts and actions regarding a

debatable topic.• take a position FOR or AGAINST an issue and

convince the reader to believe or do something.

Why would I use persuasive writing?Why would I use persuasive writing?

• To change a rule or policy • To change a person's attitude • To change a person's behavior• To ask for money• To ask for a privilege

Adopting a Pet from the PoundOwning a pet from the pound or Animal Rescue League has

many advantages. First of all, a child feels good about saving a dumped or injured animal and giving it a whole new life. Besides, if the animals from the pound aren’t adopted right away, they might be put to sleep. Having a pet also means lots of responsibilities. A child has to feed, clean up after, brush, and exercise the pet.

Another great benefit of having a pet from the pound is the price of these cute and cuddly animals. Pets from the pound cost only a few dollars while pets at a fancy pet store can cost hundreds of dollars.

Once you adopt a pet from the Animal Rescue League, it will quickly become a part of your family. If you are thinking of adopting a pet, you might consider choosing a dog or a cat. Dogs and cats can bring lots of happy times to a family, and they can be excellent companions for a person who lives alone or someone who has lost a loved one. Dogs are also a wonderful source of safety. Cats are funny, and they may help to calm people down when they are sad or mad.

Please consider adopting an animal. If you remember all of the benefits of adopting a pet from the pound, you might find the bird, mouse, hamster, dog, or cat of your choice.

Crafting the LessonCrafting the Lesson (Me) (We)(Me) (We)

Write down each part of the essay that supports the opinion.

Adopting a Pet from the PoundOwning a pet from the pound or Animal Rescue League has many

advantages. First of all, a child feels good about saving a dumped or injured animal and giving it a whole new life. Besides, if the animals from the pound aren’t adopted right away, they might be put to sleep. Having a pet also means lots of responsibilities. A child has to feed, clean up after, brush, and exercise the pet.

Another great benefit of having a pet from the pound is the price of these cute and cuddly animals. Pets from the pound cost only a few dollars while pets at a fancy pet store can cost hundreds of dollars.

Once you adopt a pet from the Animal Rescue League, it will quickly become a part of your family. If you are thinking of adopting a pet, you might consider choosing a dog or a cat. Dogs and cats can bring lots of happy times to a family, and they can be excellent companions for a person who lives alone or someone who has lost a loved one. Dogs are also a wonderful source of safety. Cats are funny, and they may help to calm people down when they are sad or mad.

Please consider adopting an animal. If you remember all of the benefits of adopting a pet from the pound, you might find the bird, mouse, hamster, dog, or cat of your choice.

Check: Crafting the LessonCheck: Crafting the Lesson (Me) (We)(Me) (We)

Fast Food

Fast food is easy to get when we are in a rush. However, it is a bad idea to eat it too much or too often. When you eat a Big Mac and fries, you get more than just a two dollar deal. First, in the hamburger you got 570 calories, with almost half of them coming from fat. Ten grams of this fat is saturated, the kind which is harmful to our heart. The Canadian Food Guide recommends that we "choose lower-fat foods more often." Now, remember that you may also get a small fries! Unfortunately, there are another 210 calories in the fries, with 10 more grams of fat. I’m sure you bought a drink as well, which adds another 150 calories in a small size cup. Now, imagine you ate this dinner more than once a week! A two dollar meal contains a lot of fat. So, although it is very cheap to buy fast food, it is quite alarming to see just how much fat we are eating. I think I’ll go and eat an apple, instead!

With a partner, write down each part of the essay that supports the opinion.

Composing MeaningComposing Meaning (Two)(Two)

Check: Composing Meaning (Two)Check: Composing Meaning (Two)

Fast Food

Fast food is easy to get when we are in a rush. However, it is a bad idea to eat it too much or too often. When you eat a Big Mac and fries, you get more than just a two dollar deal. First, in the hamburger you got 570 calories, with almost half of them coming from fat. Ten grams of this fat is saturated, the kind which is harmful to our heart. The Canadian Food Guide recommends that we "choose lower-fat foods more often." Now, remember that you may also get a small fries! Unfortunately, there are another 210 calories in the fries, with 10 more grams of fat. I’m sure you bought a drink as well, which adds another 150 calories in a small size cup. Now, imagine you ate this dinner more than once a week! A two dollar meal contains a lot of fat. So, although it is very cheap to buy fast food, it is quite alarming to see just how much fat we are eating. I think I’ll go and eat an apple, instead!

Read “Summer: 15 Days or 2 1/2 Months?” Underline the parts of the essay that supports the opinion.

Composing Meaning (You)Composing Meaning (You)

Reflection

• What is persuasive writing?