8th Grade Persuasive Essays Worksheets
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Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
A persuasive essay tries to move a specific reader to act, using a clear claim, evidence and a formal tone. There are 4 sheets for 8th grade here. Persuade the Principal to Fund a Teacher's Program builds a case with three pieces of evidence, Writing Topic on Proposing a Cafeteria Sandwich adds a cost estimate, and Summer Argument on Closing a Street to Cars writes a letter to the editor. The sheets practice W.8.1.B and W.8.1.D.
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