Teach your 5th graders to write with purpose and passion through Editorial Writing!

This 17-page comprehensive module guides students through the process of writing a persuasive editorial. Using the relatable topic of School Lunch Waste, students will learn to state a clear opinion, support it with evidence, and call their community to action.

What’s Included:

Strategic Planning (Parts 1 & 2): Organizers to help students transition from a “Hook” to a strong “Call to Action.”

Evidence-Based Writing: Dedicated sections for including results from simple experiments or research facts about plastic pollution.

Advanced & Guided Versions: Includes “Advanced Writing” for independent learners and “Guided Writing” with signature Atelier Hwang icons and sentence frames for ELL/ESL support.

“Think Time” Reflection: A unique component that encourages students to explain why their topic matters to the world.

Complete Assessment: Includes a Student Checklist and a professional Editorial Writing Rubric.

Perfect for Grade 5 Module 5 or any unit focused on persuasive techniques, environmental issues, and civic writing!