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Convince that Jury go

Last updated: 01/30/10

Students will identify important quotes from "Lamb to the Slaughter" then use the quotes to write a persuasive essay in the form of a closing argument from a defense attorney. Students will also use the trait of word choice to strengthen their persuasive arguments.

Resource Type: Lesson Plan
Subjects (Level One): Language Arts
Subjects (Level Two): Literature, Reading, Vocabulary, Writing
Grade Levels: Eighth, Ninth, Tenth, Eleventh, Twelfth

WI Academic Standards:
Language Arts
A.8.1  A.8.2  A.8.3  A.8.4  A.12.1  A.12.2  A.12.3  A.12.4  B.8.1  B.8.2  B.12.1  B.12.2  C.8.1  C.8.2  C.12.1  C.12.2  D.8.1  D.8.2  D.12.1  D.12.2 

Creator: Dena Harrison of the Northern Nevada Writing Project
Keywords: Six traits, written language, revision, graphic organizer, word choice, writing for purpose
Duration: 3-4 class sessions
Format: Web page
Languages: English

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