Drafting Persuasive Letters

This lesson guides students through drafting the body of a persuasive letter. It covers using text-based support to argue claims, addressing counterarguments, and concluding with evidence-supported conclusions. The lesson builds on previous work, including brainstorming and outlining, and aims to produce a final draft ready for editing and publishing.

What is the main goal of the lesson on drafting the body of a persuasive letter?

• To write a narrative story

• To create a persuasive letter using claims and counterclaims

• To draft a scientific report

• To summarize a historical event

What is the first step in drafting the body paragraphs of a persuasive letter?

• Writing the introduction

• Addressing the counterargument

• Drafting the argument using text-based support

• Summarizing the conclusion

Why is it important to use text-based support when drafting arguments?

• To make the letter longer

• To provide evidence and strengthen the argument

• To confuse the reader

• To avoid using personal opinions

What should you do if a developer claims that the owl population is just relocating?

• Address the counterargument with evidence

• Ignore the claim

• Agree with the developer

• Change the topic

How does addressing counterarguments help in a persuasive letter?

• It weakens the main argument

• It makes the letter shorter

• It confuses the reader

• It fully persuades the audience by considering opposing views

What is the final step in drafting a body paragraph for a persuasive letter?

• Introducing a new topic

• Adding more counterarguments

• Summing up the paragraph with an evidence-supported conclusion

• Rewriting the introduction

What conclusion is drawn about the burrowing owl population?

• Their population is increasing

• They are not affected by human activities

• Their decline is due to overdevelopment

• They are thriving due to overdevelopment

What is the purpose of summarizing the paragraph with a conclusion?

• To introduce new evidence

• To add more counterarguments

• To restate the introduction

• To assert the main point with evidence

What are the three steps followed in drafting the body of a persuasive letter?

• Summarizing, drafting, ignoring counterarguments

• Drafting, concluding, ignoring counterarguments

• Drafting, addressing counterarguments, summarizing

• Drafting, ignoring counterarguments, concluding

What is the next step after drafting the body paragraphs in the lesson?

• Publishing the letter

• Revising and moving on to editing

• Starting a new letter

• Ignoring the draft