Persuasive Writing with Hey Little Ant

Do you think persuasive writing is important? Why or why not?

• No

• It depends on the situation

• I'm not sure

• Yes

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CCSS.W.3.1B

CCSS.W.3.1C

CCSS.W.3.1A

Imagine you are the ant in the story. How would you persuade the boy not to step on you?

• I would crawl onto the boy's shoe and hope he notices me before stepping on me.

• I would try to reason with the boy and explain the importance of not harming insects.

• I would use body language and gestures to communicate with the boy and find a safe place to hide.

• I would try to scare the boy away by making loud noises.

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CCSS.W.3.1B

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.3.6

CCSS.W.3.3A

What are some persuasive words or phrases you can use to convince someone to do something?

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CCSS.W.3.1C

CCSS.L.3.3A

What is the main reason for considering the other person's perspective when crafting persuasive writing?

• To empathize with the other person's viewpoint and create arguments that connect with them.

• To disregard the other person's viewpoint and concentrate solely on your own arguments.

• To exploit the other person's emotions and convictions.

• To cause the other person to feel inferior and submissive.

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CCSS.SL.3.1C

In the book Hey Little Ant, what are some reasons the ant gives to convince the boy not to step on him?

• The ant is not important in the ecosystem

• Having a family, feeling pain, and being important in the ecosystem.

• The ant is too small to be noticed

• The ant does not feel pain

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CCSS.RI.3.1

CCSS.RL.3.1

What are some examples of persuasive writing you have seen or read in real life?

• Advertisements, political speeches, opinion articles, persuasive essays

• Text messages, social media posts, personal letters

• Scientific research papers, news headlines, poetry

• Instruction manuals, biographies, historical documents

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CCSS.W.3.1B

CCSS.W.3.1C

CCSS.W.3.1A