A Student's Guide to Writing a Persuasive Essay

Opinion Writing Unit | Step-by-Step Persuasive Essay Guide | Writing Workshop | Grades 3-6

Help your students become confident writers with this step-by-step Opinion Writing Unit. This is all on Google Slides to help students in upper elementary learn the process for typing a multi-paragrpah persuasive essay. Perfect for grades 3-6. This resource walks students through every stage of the writing process, starting with brainstorming and ending with publishing!

What’s Included:

• Step-by-step writing guide to guide students through opinion writing

• Graphic organizers and brainstorming

• Mini-lessons on thesis statements, supporting reasons, and conclusions

• Example essays and writing samples

• Checklists and rubrics for self-assessment and teacher grading

• Editable Google slides to fit your teaching style

Why Teachers Love This Unit:

• Step-by-step writing approach makes opinion writing manageable

• Supports key writing standards

• Versatile use! Use this for whole-class instruction, small groups, or individual support

Perfect For:

• Grades 3, 4, 5, and 6

• Writing workshops or language arts centers

• Preparing students for ELA state testing

This Opinion Writing Unit gives you everything to confidently teach persuasive writing. Download today and make persuasive writing a highlight of your ELA curriculum!

Enjoy!

Stephanie | The Language of Learning