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Performance
Task
Essential Question
How do people use words to
express themselves?
Write a Persuasive Letter
PROMPT Think about the ways the characters in this module and the
people you know use words to share their thoughts and ideas.
Sometimes, people invent new words. When that happens, dictionaries
decide if they should add those words. Imagine that a word you use is not
in the dictionary. Write a letter to the people in charge of the dictionary to
explain why your word should be added. Use examples from the texts to
help you make the case for your word.
I will write about the word .
Make sure your persuasive letter
includes a greeting and a closing.
has a clear claim that tells why your word should be added.
presents your reasons in a clear way and uses facts and
examples as support.
ends by restating why your word should be added.
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