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

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

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

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

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

6. 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)

7. 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)

8. 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

9. 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)

10. 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)

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

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

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

14. 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.

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

16. 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.