Common Core State Standards
Analytic Writing Workshop
Write About Reading Prompt
1. Cite Evidence
Using text evidence, students will analyze how the author of a text they have read
used point of view. Ask how and why questions to help students with their analysis.
 How did the author use point of view in this text?
 Why do you think the author chose to use this point of view?
2. Write an Analysis
Have students select a text and write an analysis that explains the author’s use of
point of view.
3. Present Your Ideas
Ask partners to share their analyses and discuss how the evidence they cited from
the text supports their ideas. Partners may suggest additional text evidence if
necessary.
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Text Connection Prompt
1. Cite Evidence
Explain to students that they will work in groups to compare information from all the
texts they have read this week/unit about the reasons that people run for public office.
2. Review and Organize Information
Have students review class notes and graphic organizers. You may also wish to model
going back into the text for more information. You can use an Accordion Foldable® to
record comparisons. Students should cite at least three examples from each text.
3. Present Information
Ask groups of students to present their findings to the class. Encourage discussion,
asking students to comment on information that is similar and ideas that are different.
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Common Core State Standards
Analytic Writing Workshop
Research Prompt
Explain that students will work in small groups and research the process of running for public
office. They will then draft a plan for one member of the group to run for office, including
campaign activities and slogans. Discuss the various roles involved in a political campaign. Then
discuss the following steps:
1. Choose a Candidate Have student groups decide which member of the group would like
to be the person who runs for office. Have them discuss the role each person in the
group will play during the campaign.
2. Find Resources Ask students to research the process of running for office. Remind them
how to use the library or media center to find print and online resources and how to
take clear, organized notes.
3. Guided Practice Have students draft a plan for a political campaign, including activities
and slogans for the person running for office. Encourage them to use persuasive
techniques and language to get their point across effectively. Remind them to use a
dictionary or thesaurus as they write.
4. Create the Project: Political Campaign Plan Have students create their final campaign
plan. Encourage them to create a visual display, such as a poster, to represent their
campaign.
5. Have students present their campaign plans and visual displays to the class using online
Presentation Checklist 3. Have the student running for public office answer questions
from the class about his or her campaign ideas. Review with students how to use formal
language in their presentations and how to speak clearly at an understandable pace.
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