☀️ Longer Summer Vacation?

Persuasive Writing - Week 5

5.W.1 6.W.1 Persuasive

🏆 Complete this writing piece to earn 3 coins!

✏️ The Prompt

Should schools have longer summer vacation? Give 3 reasons with evidence. Pick a side and defend it!

Aim for 1-2 paragraphs. Use facts or examples!

🧠 Graphic Organizer - T-Chart

Weigh Both Sides

YES - Longer Summer

NO - Keep It the Same

📝 Word Bank

evidence argue benefit research experience balance education relax

💡 Sentence Starters

I believe schools should/should not have longer summer vacation because...

According to my experience, longer summers mean...

One reason is that kids need time to...

Some people might disagree, but the truth is...

📝 Your Persuasive Essay

⭐ Rubric

Criteria	3 Stars ⭐⭐⭐	2 Stars ⭐⭐	1 Star ⭐
Ideas	3 strong reasons with evidence/examples	2-3 reasons, some evidence	Weak reasons, no evidence
Organization	Opinion → reasons → evidence → strong ending	Mostly in order	Missing parts or confusing
Voice	Convincing and passionate!	Somewhat persuasive	Does not sound like you care

✅ Self-Check

I picked a clear side (yes or no). I have 3 reasons. Each reason has evidence or an example. I used at least 2 words from the word bank. I have a strong opening and closing. I read it out loud and it sounds convincing.