Grade 5 · Writing · Lesson 37

Present a persuasive campaign to peers

A PERSUASIVE CAMPAIGN is a short, well-rehearsed presentation where you ASK your classmates to AGREE with you and DO something. It is not just a written essay you read out — it is a LIVE event. You stand up, look people in the eye, name the issue, give the strongest reasons, show evidence, and end with a CALL TO ACTION your audience can act on today.

What this lesson teaches

1Plan a persuasive campaign with a clear claim about a school or community issue
2Hook the audience and present three strong reasons backed by real evidence
3Anticipate audience questions and answer them with calm, prepared replies
4Close with a memorable call to action that asks classmates to do one specific thing

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