Leap Year Argument on a Community Service Day
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Leap Year Argument on a Community Service Day" is written for 7th Grade (Ages 12-13), and it covers Common Core W.7.1.D. A 6th grader who is already steady on opinion writing can use it too, and an older student can use it as a short review.
7th grade grammar worksheet: plan a formal speech for making February 29 a community service day, with an audience and three reasons. Part of our persuasive essays opinion writing collection. Aligned to Common Core standards.
How do I use this worksheet?
Choose the sheet that fits the form you want to practice. Use the teacher award letter or the town pool letter for formal letters, the sandwich review for evidence, and the community service speech for a spoken piece. Model one chart entry aloud first.
What students will practice
- Students will name an audience and what it cares about.
- Students will plan three reasons in short notes.
- Students will write a formal speech that opens with a question.
Curriculum Links
Common Core State Standards
Writing · 7th Grade
Standard: Establish and maintain a formal style.
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FAQ
How do I use this persuasive essays worksheet?
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Choose the sheet that fits the form you want to practice. Use the teacher award letter or the town pool letter for formal letters, the sandwich review for evidence, and the community service speech for a spoken piece. Model one chart entry aloud first.
What does this worksheet teach?
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Plan a formal speech for making February 29 a community service day, with an audience and three reasons. The directions on the page read: Read the topic. Complete Step 1, then write your speech in Step 2 in a formal style, using complete sentences, respectful words and no slang.
Can I use this persuasive essays worksheet for homeschool or classroom?
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Yes, both. We made it for 7th grade opinion writing, and it works the same at home or at school. At home, a student can work through it alone and then go over it with you, which shows quickly what is solid and what needs another look. In class it works as independent practice, homework or a warm-up, and you can print one copy or a full set.
What makes an essay persuasive?
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A persuasive essay takes a clear position and gives reasons that matter to its reader. Summer Argument on Paying for Town Pools has students name three groups of readers and what each cares about before they write.
What is formal style in persuasive writing?
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Formal style uses complete sentences, respectful words and no slang. Leap Year Argument on a Community Service Day asks for exactly that in a short speech.
How do you support a review with evidence?
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Give a score and then one detail that proves it. August Topic on Writing a Sandwich Review has students rate bread, filling and balance of flavors from 1 to 5 and then write the review.
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Worksheet Details
| Grade | 7th Grade |
| Subject | Grammar & Writing |
| Topic | Opinion Writing |
| Standard | W.7.1.D |
| Pages | 1 page |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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