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Can you convince me?: Developing persuasive writing: Students are engaged in developing their skills of persuasion in a classroom game that introduces students to the basic concepts of lobbying for something that is important to them (or that they want) and making persuasive arguments. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 5 English Language Arts); Provider: IRA/NCTE

A case for reading: Examining challenged and banned books: This lesson introduces students to censorship and then invites them to read a challenged or banned book and decide for themselves what should be done with this book at their school by writing a persuasive essay explaining their perspectives. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 English Language Arts); Provider: IRA\NCTE

Cinderella folk tales: Variations in character: Students compare and contrast several versions of Cinderella stories told around the world to find differences and similarities in character traits. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 5 English Language Arts); Provider: National Endowment for the Humanities

Flying to Freedom: "Tar Beach and the People Could Fly": Introduces the significance of genre and historical context through the themes of liberation and racism. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 5 English Language Arts and Social Studies); Provider: IRA/NCTE

Historical fiction: Using literature to learn about the Civil War: Students use a book from The American Girls Collection® to learn about the characteristics of historical fiction and slavery during the Civil War. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 5 Social Studies and English Language Arts); Provider: IRA/NCTE

Teaching science through picture books: A rainforest lesson: A study of the tropical rainforest is introduced through the picture book Welcome to the Green House by Jane Yolen. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 5 Science and English Language Arts); Provider: IRA/NCTE

Vote for me! Developing, writing, and evaluating persuasive speeches: Using the relevant example of political campaigning, this lesson teaches students the characteristics of effective persuasive speech writing and oral argument. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 5 English Language Arts); Provider: IRA/NCTE

Who's got mail? Using literature to promote authentic letter writing: This brief activity uses literature and shared writing to teach letter-writing format and promote authentic letter writing. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 English Language Arts); Provider: IRA/NCTE

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