Persuasive Speech in 3rd Grade Writing
The third grade students in Mrs. Selin and Mr. Tenhover’s classes have been composing
persuasive speeches in writing this past month. Their
assignment was to write a persuasive essay on why they
should be allowed to join the justice league. The students’
mission was to explain their super powers and weaknesses.
Each student wrote a persuasive argument explaining
how they used their super powers in the past to help
society. They had to explain why they believe they would
be an asset to the Justice League.
The students also wore their super hero costumes, which they
created, while giving their persuasive essay on the final day.
Everyone had a BLAST with this assignment. Students loved
coming up with their own personal character, and had a
great time changing into their alter-ego for the day. Even
Mr. Tenhover participated in
the project and dressed up as
a super hero. This gave the
students an authentic opportunity to embrace their
character and try to persuade their peers.