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Persuasive Writing Bump It Up Wall – Grade 4

PDF, Word | 14 pages|Grade: 4

A visual display for your classroom to help students ‘bump up’ their persuasive writing.

The aim of this classroom display is to help students ‘bump up’ their persuasive writing. The display enables students to identify the approximate level of a persuasive text they have written, then use the goals provided to ‘bump up’ their writing.

Print each component of the display on cardstock. This display includes:

a title banner
four example texts of varying levels (simple to complex)
statements describing the structural and language features included in each example text
goals for ‘bumping up’ each example text.

To create the display:

Print and cut out all of the components.
Place the title banner at the top of the display.
Place the texts in order (1-4) horizontally.
List the ‘This piece of writing includes…’ statements vertically underneath the corresponding text.
List the ‘This piece of writing could be improved by…’ goals vertically underneath the corresponding text.

To print the banner:

Open the banner PDF file in Adobe Reader.
In Adobe Reader, click on the printer icon to bring up the print settings box.
With the print settings box opens, click on the ‘Poster’ tab.
Next, adjust the ‘Tile Scale’ until you have the desired layout displaying in the preview section.
Once you’re happy with the preview layout, click ‘Print’!

Common Core

Common Core Curriculum alignment

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.4.1
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage when writing or speaking.
In Grade 4 English Language Arts Standards Language Conventions of Standard English
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.4.1.F
Produce complete sentences, recognizing and correcting inappropriate fragments and run-ons.*
In Grade 4 English Language Arts Standards Language Conventions of Standard English CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.4.1
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.4.2
Demonstrate command of the conventions of standard English capitalization, punctuation, and spelling when writing.
In Grade 4 English Language Arts Standards Language Conventions of Standard English
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.4.3
Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening.
In Grade 4 English Language Arts Standards Language Knowledge of Language
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.4.1
Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information.
In Grade 4 English Language Arts Standards Writing Text Types and Purposes
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.4.1.A
Introduce a topic or text clearly, state an opinion, and create an organizational structure in which related ideas are grouped to support the writer's purpose.
In Grade 4 English Language Arts Standards Writing Text Types and Purposes CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.4.1
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.4.1.B
Provide reasons that are supported by facts and details.
In Grade 4 English Language Arts Standards Writing Text Types and Purposes CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.4.1
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.4.1.C
Link opinion and reasons using words and phrases (e.g., for instance, in order to, in addition).
In Grade 4 English Language Arts Standards Writing Text Types and Purposes CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.4.1
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.4.1.D
Provide a concluding statement or section related to the opinion presented.
In Grade 4 English Language Arts Standards Writing Text Types and Purposes CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.4.1
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.4.4
Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. (Grade-specific expectations for writing types are defined in standards 1-3 above.)
In Grade 4 English Language Arts Standards Writing Production and Distribution of Writing
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.4.5
With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, and editing. (Editing for conventions should demonstrate command of Language standards 1-3 up to and including grade 4 here.)
In Grade 4 English Language Arts Standards Writing Production and Distribution of Writing

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