🦖 Adopt a Pet Velociraptor?

Persuasive Writing - Week 2

5.W.1 6.W.1 Persuasive

🏆 Complete this writing piece to earn 3 coins!

✏️ The Prompt

Convince your parent to let you adopt a pet velociraptor. Give 3 good reasons. Make them strong!

Aim for 1-2 paragraphs. Be persuasive!

🧠 Graphic Organizer - 3 Reasons

Plan Your Argument

Reason 1

Reason 2

Reason 3

📝 Word Bank

convince persuade guard loyal evidence companion protect train

💡 Sentence Starters

I know what you are thinking, but a velociraptor is actually...

First of all, velociraptors are very loyal and would...

Another reason is that velociraptors can protect our house from...

I promise I will feed it and walk it every single day...

📝 Your Persuasive Essay

⭐ Rubric

Criteria	3 Stars ⭐⭐⭐	2 Stars ⭐⭐	1 Star ⭐
Ideas	3 strong, clear reasons with examples	2-3 reasons, some examples	Reasons are weak or missing
Organization	Clear intro, 3 reasons, strong ending	Most parts are there	Missing parts or confusing
Voice	Convincing! You really want that raptor!	Somewhat persuasive	Does not sound persuasive

✅ Self-Check

I have 3 reasons. Each reason has an example. I have a strong opening sentence. I have a closing sentence that asks again. I used at least 2 words from the word bank. I read it out loud and it sounds convincing.