Lesson:
Common wisdom posits that the best way to learn is to teach. Another axiom tells us that it is easier to spot our faults in others than in ourselves. Perhaps both of these statements come into play during class read-arounds. Evaluating their classmates' writing and making suggestions for improvement helps students to turn a more objective eye on their own efforts.
I had expected to collect the students' most recent persuasive essays and issue a new assignment. However, the students all said that the previous read-around session had helped them tremendously, which I could see for myself when I quickly scanned their newest essays. The class also said that, though they felt more capable and confident with persuasive writing, they still needed more practice. Looking over their work, I concurred.
So, we spent a brief portion of this class period reviewing a few tips, such as organizing one's points for greatest impact, and choosing terms which would advance one's case without offending one's reader.
After that, we spent the remainder of the period in class read-arounds of their most recent persuasive essays.
Assignment:
Students were to take home and revise their latest persuasive essays.
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