The class read about Martha Payne today. She's an incredible 10 year old from Scotland who has raised a lot of money for Mary's Meals, an organization that provides school lunches for children in Malawi. Her intention was to raise 7,000 pounds, but she has raised over 130,000 pounds through her blog about her own school lunches.
Her story got students thinking about things they wish were different in the world, which will be the basis of their persuasive essays. Some topics will be personal and close to home, while others will address more global issues. Either decision will lead to learning how to craft writing using the art of persuasion.
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