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Call to Action Creators

Opinion Writing: Organization and Voice

Day 90of 180
Week 18of 36
30Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Write powerful concluding paragraphs with clear calls to action

2

Understand how to end an opinion piece memorably

3

Practice persuasive writing techniques

📖 Scripture Connection

James 1:22

“But be doers of the word, and not only hearers, deceiving yourselves.”

— James 1:22 (WEB)

Just as James encourages believers to take action on their beliefs, a strong call to action in writing motivates readers to do something

📦 Materials Needed

  • Writer's notebook
  • Pencils
  • Sample opinion essays
  • Colored markers
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Discuss what makes a conclusion memorable and motivating

💭 Review Question: What makes someone want to take action after reading something?
2Teaching (10 min)

Explain the components of an effective call to action: clear direction, emotional appeal, and specific steps

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Use strong, action-oriented language
  • Connect the conclusion to the main argument
  • Inspire readers to make a change
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What makes you want to do something after reading or hearing about it?
  • How can we write in a way that motivates people?
3Activity: Call to Action Challenge (10 min)
writing

Students will write compelling calls to action for different scenarios

📝 Instructions:
  1. Choose one of five provided scenarios
  2. Write a 3-4 sentence conclusion with a clear call to action
  3. Use persuasive language from previous lessons
  4. Share your conclusion with a partner
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Provide a template for the call to action

Challenge: Write a multi-paragraph conclusion with research-based recommendations

4Closing (5 min)

Review effective call to action techniques

📝 Review Questions:
  • What makes a call to action powerful?
  • How can we inspire others through our writing?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, help us use our words to inspire and motivate others to do good and show Your love.

Coming up: Next week, we'll polish our opinion essays and prepare for final presentations

💎 Memory Verse

James 1:22

“But be doers of the word, and not only hearers, deceiving yourselves.”

— James 1:22 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Act out the verse with students taking turns demonstrating 'doing' versus just 'hearing'

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Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Students are learning to write persuasive conclusions that motivate readers

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Encourage positive, constructive language
  • Help students think about realistic actions
  • Discuss the difference between persuasion and manipulation
🤔 Common Struggles:

Students might find it challenging to move beyond vague statements to specific actions

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Clear, actionable language in their writing conclusions

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Create a poster showcasing effective call to action techniques
  • Analyze professional opinion pieces for their conclusion strategies
  • Write a call to action for a local community issue

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