Making a Claim: Too Much or Too Little Recess? (Persuasive Writing and Project)

Students will first find out what a claim is, then read articles and student voices about the research on recess! Kids explore the topic and hear first-hand about recess.

This pack explores this topic, while asking students to make their own determination on the topic based on the evidence provided.

• Students will then use the graphic organizer provided to write down notes and plan their essay stating their own claim.
• Students will then begin to plan a letter where they will take a stand, making their own claim using specific details from the texts they read.
• This activity allows students to read articles, while practicing using text details to support their claim, a common core writing standard.

Thanks for looking!

-Dan