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Persuasive Text
Domain 9 Lesson 10

March 26, 2024

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LO:SWBAT recognize what the author is trying to
persuade the reader to think or do.
SWBAT distinguish facts from opinions in
persuasive text.

DOL: Given persuasive text, SW correctly
recognize what the author is trying to persuade
the reader to think or do and distinguish facts from
opinions correctly in at least 3 of 4 questions.

TEKS
2.9Ei Recognize characteristics of persuasive text, including stating what the author is trying to persuade the reader to think or do.
2.9Eii Recognize characteristics of persuasive text, including distinguishing facts from opinion.

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Persuasive Text

The author wants to convince the reader to do or believe

something.

● Author will present

their beliefs or
opinions.

● Author will present

facts to support their
beliefs and opinions.

● Author will summarize

the text with restating
their belief or opinion.

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Pizza is better than hamburgers! The spices, sauce and
cheese are in every bite. The crust is crispy, the cheese is
stringy, and there are so many delightful toppings to choose
from. Plus, pizza is an easy dinner for a party. All you have to
do is order the pizza, and it is delivered ready to eat. No
preparation! Of course it is easy to eat on paper plates too!
Hamburgers are boring. They are just meat and a bun. They
can be tasty, but not as good as pizza.

Persuade

Not Persuade

"Adapted by HISD Curriculum"

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Pizza’s history dates back centuries. It first was made in
Naples, Italy. The first pizzas were thought to be made in
the 18th century. It was sold as a street food like tacos at
food trucks today. The first pizzas were made of dough,
tomatoes, olive oil, cheese, and whatever vegetables were
in season. Italian immigrants brought the pizza recipe with
them to the United States. Today, pizza is available with a
wide variety of toppings and different crust types.

Persuade

Not Persuade

"Adapted by HISD Curriculum"

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Deep sea fishing is an adventure that you will never forget.
You cast your line into deep, blue waters with the possibility
of catching a humongous fish. You could catch a marlin or
large tuna. You might even hook a sailfish! It is a peaceful
experience being out in the middle of nowhere just enjoying
nature. When you snag a fish on your line, the excitement
begins. There’s the thrill of the catch and the tiresome fight
of reeling in a big one. You should go deep sea fishing for
your next weekend outing.

Persuade

Not Persuade

"Adapted by HISD Curriculum"

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Fact or Opinion

How do we know?

FACT

● Can be proven
● Can be observed
● Cannot be argued
● Do not change
● Nonfiction
● History
● Science

OPINION

●Key Words
○I think

○I believe

○You need to

○You should

○Good/great

○Bad/terrible

●Can be argued

●Not everyone agrees

●Can change

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Pizza was
invented in

Naples.

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You should have
pepperoni pizza

at your party.

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I think it is wise
to study for a

test.

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Houston is a city

in the state of

Texas.

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Organs are made
up of tissues with

a similar job.

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Alaska has

terrible weather

in the winter!

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You need to get

one of these

pens.

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What is the
author
persuading
you to
believe?

“Gardening is Great!” from HMH Into Readingadapted and usedwith permission © Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.

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The author is trying to persuade me –

The author is trying to persuade me that
neighborhood gardens are great.

“Gardening is Great!” from HMH Into Readingadapted and usedwith permission © Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.

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At our neighborhood garden, people can grow
any crop they like.

Paragraph 2

Fact

Opinion

“Gardening is Great!” from HMH Into Readingadapted and usedwith permission © Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.

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Gardening is hard work but lots of fun.

Paragraph 3

Fact

Opinion

“Gardening is Great!” from HMH Into Readingadapted and usedwith permission © Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.

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Sometimes you can tell something is
wrong with a plant because its leaves are
discolored.

Paragraph 4

Fact

Opinion

“Gardening is Great!” from HMH Into Readingadapted and usedwith permission © Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.

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It’s exciting when the vegetables are ready.

Paragraph 5

Fact

Opinion

“Gardening is Great!” from HMH Into Readingadapted and usedwith permission © Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.

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Sometimes we take vegetables to our neighbors.

Paragraph 6

Fact

Opinion

“Gardening is Great!” from HMH Into Readingadapted and usedwith permission © Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.

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Gardening is great!

Paragraph 7

Fact

Opinion

“Gardening is Great!” from HMH Into Readingadapted and usedwith permission © Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.

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What is your opinion about neighborhood gardens?
Support your opinion with one fact learned from the story.

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What is the author trying to persuade the
reader to believe?

a. Gardening is a lot of work and not very much

fun.

b. Neighborhood gardens are great for the

community.

c. The best way to get the vegetables you need

is to grow them.

d. Neighborhoods are communities that share a

common garden.

✔

✖

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Which idea from the article supports the author’s opinion
that neighborhood gardens are great for the community?

a. To care for the garden you must pull weeds

and check for bugs.

b. Some bugs eat the vegetables, but not all

bugs are bad.

c. When vegetables are ripe, they must be

picked.

d. Community members are eating more

vegetables.

✔

✖

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“Bunny Care” from HMH Into Readingadapted and usedwith permission © Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.

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DOL: Given persuasive text, SW correctly recognize what the
author is trying to persuade the reader to think or do and
distinguish facts from opinions correctly in at least 3 of 4
questions.