Persuasion
4th Grade
Question Stems
The author most likely wrote this story because...
The author's purpose is...
What source does the author use to support his/her argument that...
What does the author hope to accomplish...
Based on the info the author believes that...
What can you infer...
Persuasive Text lapbook
Text Features & Definitions
STAAR Question Stems
I Wanna Iguana
Talk about the reasons Alex used to persuade his mom to let him have the iguana. Then discuss whether or not those were valid reasons.
Next, students think of a pet that they would like to have, and create a circle map giving all the reasons why their parents should let them have this pet. Then they have to circle their 3 best reasons and number them 1, 2, 3 in order of importance.