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The student develops and demonstrates persuasive writing that is used for the purpose of influencing the reader.
Standard 3 : PersuasiveArchived
Cluster Standards

This cluster includes the following benchmarks.

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  • LA.8.4.3.1 : The student will write persuasive text (e.g., advertisement, speech, essay, public service announcement) that establishes and develops a controlling idea, and supports arguments for the validity of the proposed idea with detailed evidence; and
  • LA.8.4.3.2 : The student will include persuasive techniques (e.g., word choice, repetition, emotional appeal, hyperbole, appeal to authority, celebrity endorsement, rhetorical question, irony, symbols, glittering generalities, card stacking).
Cluster Information
Number:
LA.8.4.3
Title:
Persuasive
Type:
Standard
Subject:
X-Reading/Language Arts (former standards - 2008) - Archived
Grade:
8
Strand
Writing Applications
Cluster Access Points

This cluster includes the following Access Points.

  • LA.8.4.3.In.a : Select a favorite topic or activity and write persuasive text (e.g. advertisement, message, paragraph) that shows why the topic or activity is important.
  • LA.8.4.3.Su.a : Select a favorite topic or activity and write persuasive text (e.g. advertisement, poster) that shows why the topic or activity is important.
  • LA.8.4.3.Pa.a : Communicate preferences or feelings about familiar persons, objects, or actions in a variety of daily activities.