Persuasive Workshop

As an advocate of teaching primary school students to

 write well, my teammates and I recently had the

 honor of conducting a workshop on the intriguing

 genre of persuasive writing for student- teachers.

In essence, persuasive writing enables students to thoughtfully and persuasively convey

 their thoughts. Students can use this genre to strengthen their critical thinking skills, express

 their opinions, and stand up for what they believe in. The primary goal is to develop

 talented writers who can persuade and interest their audience

 with well-written ideas.

The workshop delved into the essential elements of persuasive

 writing, emphasizing the importance of a hook, cue words,

 supporting evidence, and a compelling call to action just to

 name a few. The goal was to guide students-teachers in

 shaping writers capable of constructing persuasive pieces with depth

 and coherence. 

To bring the genre to life, engaging activities were 

integrated into the workshop. Through role-playing 

exercises, student- teachers were able to personally witness 

the effects of persuasive techniques. Collaborative writing

 exercises encouraged the exchange of ideas  and

 approaches for responding to opposing viewpoints. These

 activities aimed to make the learning experience dynamic and  applicable to real-world 

situations. 

Assessing persuasive writing involves evaluating not only

 the final product but also the process. The workshop

 introduced assessment strategies that focus on content,

 organization, and the effectiveness of persuasion. The

 student-teachers were equipped with example rubrics that

 can help guide them in providing constructive feedback, fostering a growth mindset among

 student writers. 

The writing process was highlighted as a framework for developing persuasive pieces.

 Participants listened keenly as the presenter addressed how prewriting , drafting, revising, 

editing, and publishing contribute to the overall quality of persuasive writing. While

emphasizing that writing is a process that evolves the workshop

 also encouraged teachers to patiently and supportively walk children

 through each step. Also we seamlessly integrated the 6+1 traits of writing

 this too can be an effective framework for writing development. 

To illustrate the diversity within persuasive writing, sample pieces were shared for both

 lower and upper primary levels. These examples showcased age-appropriate language,

 relevant topics, and effective persuasive techniques. By examining these samples, student- 

teachers gained insights into tailoring their instructional approach based on the 

developmental stage of their students. 

To sum up, the workshop's aim was to empower teachers to be passionate about persuasive

 writing while arming them with the knowledge and resources to nurture their students to be

 an effective writer of persuasive pieces. 

Shannese👊