Connecting Reading and Writing: Persuasive Texts

Goals:

• Explore persuasive texts
• Write a short opinion piece

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to visit outer space?

Did you know Canadian Astronaut David Saint-Jacques spent 204 days in space!

Read this article to learn more about the pros and cons of space travel.

Think about the information in the article and decide: “Would you go on a trip to outer space?”

Write a paragraph that explains your position. Use ideas from the article and your own thinking to explain your point of view.

Share your paragraph with a family member. Keep your paragraph for tomorrow’s lesson!

Other Opportunities:

• Use the encyclopedias from the Library Learning Commons to learn more about becoming an astronaut.
• Keep on reading books you choose every day!

Categories: Elementary