How do you write a compelling letter that convinces the reader of your opinion? I completely agree!

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How do you write a compelling letter that convinces the reader of your opinion? I completely agree!

In this lesson you will learn how to write a compelling letter by revising the paragraph order.

Let’s Review Writing Process Generate Ideas Generate Ideas Write Drafts Write Drafts Revise & Edit Revise & Edit 1 2 3

A Common Mistake Writers do not consider paragraph order when writing drafts.

Core Lesson Reread paragraphs. 1 2 Ask, “Which paragraph contains the most compelling reason?” 3 Reorder paragraphs to end with the most compelling reason.

Reread paragraphs. 1 Outline of letter 1.Opening (story about dog fetching trash) 2.Paragraph A (easier for people to recycle) 3.Paragraph B (better for environment) 4.Paragraph C (better for city) 5.Closing (why opinion matters) Outline of letter 1.Opening (story about dog fetching trash) 2.Paragraph A (easier for people to recycle) 3.Paragraph B (better for environment) 4.Paragraph C (better for city) 5.Closing (why opinion matters)

Core Lesson 2 Ask, “Which paragraph contains the most compelling reason?” Outline of letter 1.Opening (story about dog fetching trash) 2.Paragraph A (easier for people to recycle) 3.Paragraph B (better for environment) 4.Paragraph C (better for city) 5.Closing (why opinion matters) Outline of letter 1.Opening (story about dog fetching trash) 2.Paragraph A (easier for people to recycle) 3.Paragraph B (better for environment) 4.Paragraph C (better for city) 5.Closing (why opinion matters)

Core Lesson 1.Opening paragraph 2.Paragraph 3.Paragraph 4.Paragraph 5.Closing paragraph 1.Opening paragraph 2.Paragraph 3.Paragraph 4.Paragraph 5.Closing paragraph Compelling More compelling Most compelling

Core Lesson 3 Reorder paragraphs to end with the most compelling reason. Outline of letter 1.Opening (story about dog fetching trash) 2.Paragraph A (easier for people to recycle) 3.Paragraph B (better for environment) 4.Paragraph C (better for city) 5.Closing (why opinion matters) Outline of letter 1.Opening (story about dog fetching trash) 2.Paragraph A (easier for people to recycle) 3.Paragraph B (better for environment) 4.Paragraph C (better for city) 5.Closing (why opinion matters)

Core Lesson 3 Reorder paragraphs to end with the most compelling reason. Outline of letter 1.Opening (story about dog fetching trash) 2.Paragraph B (better for environment) 3.Paragraph C (better for city) 4.Paragraph A (easier for people to recycle) 5.Closing (why opinion matters) Outline of letter 1.Opening (story about dog fetching trash) 2.Paragraph B (better for environment) 3.Paragraph C (better for city) 4.Paragraph A (easier for people to recycle) 5.Closing (why opinion matters)

Core Lesson Reread paragraphs. 1 2 Ask, “Which paragraph contains the most compelling reason?” 3 Reorder paragraphs to end with the most compelling reason.

In this lesson you have learned how to write a compelling letter by revising the paragraph order.

Guided Practice Your turn!  Reread paragraphs.  Ask, “Which paragraph contains the most compelling reason?”  Reorder paragraphs.

Extension Activities Share your paragraph drafts with a partner. Work together to order your paragraphs in order from compelling to most compelling. Use this order to write a new draft of your letter.

Track your revisions using sticky notes. Share your thinking with a partner and explain why you made the changes that you did.

Let’s Review Quick Quiz Explain three steps a writer would follow to revise their paragraph order. Then, revise your own writing by changing the paragraph order.