Spanish
Grade 6
15 min
Escritura Persuasiva: Drafting an Editorial
Write an editorial on a contemporary issue, employing rhetorical devices and persuasive techniques.
What you'll learn
- Analyze at least three authentic Spanish editorials to identify and categorize the persuasive techniques (e.g., ethos, pathos, logos, rhetorical questions) employed by the authors with 80% accuracy.
- Apply knowledge of persuasive writing techniques to develop a thesis statement and outline for a Spanish-language editorial on a current social or political issue relevant to the Spanish-speaking world, demonstrating a clear stance and argumentative structure.
- Draft a persuasive Spanish-language editorial of approximately 500-600 words, incorporating at least five distinct persuasive techniques learned in the lesson, and adhering to standard Spanish grammar and syntax, as assessed by a rubric with specific criteria for argumentation, language proficiency, and persuasive elements.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of their own and their peers' editorials based on established criteria for persuasive writing, providing constructive feedback in Spanish on the clarity of the argument, the strength of the evidence, and the overall impact of the editorial, as demonstrated through a written peer review.
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Introduction & Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Define the 'ir a + infinitivo' structure for expressing future plans.
Correctly conjugate the verb 'ir' in the present tense for all subject pronouns.
Construct complete sentences using 'ir a + infinitivo' to describe future actions.
Identify the correct use of 'ir a + infinitivo' in sample editorial sentences.
Draft at least three persuasive statements for an editorial using 'ir a + infinitivo' to propose solutions or actions.
Differentiate between an infinitive verb and a conjugated verb.
🤔 ¿Qué vas a hacer para mejorar tu escuela? Let's learn how to talk about your future plans to convince others to join you!
In this lesson, we will learn a very common and useful verb structure: 'ir a + infi...
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Key Concepts & Vocabulary
TermDefinitionExample
Infinitivo (Infinitive)The basic, unconjugated form of a verb. In Spanish, these verbs always end in -ar, -er, or -ir.hablar (to speak), comer (to eat), escribir (to write)
Verbo Conjugado (Conjugated Verb)A verb that has been changed from its infinitive form to match the subject (who is doing the action) and the tense (when the action happens).In 'Yo hablo', the verb 'hablar' is conjugated to 'hablo' to match the subject 'Yo'.
Ir a + infinitivoA three-part verb phrase used to talk about actions that are planned or are going to happen in the near future. It translates to 'to be going to + verb'.Yo voy a hablar. (I am going to speak.)
Escritura Persuasiva (Persuasive Writing)A style of writing that aims to convince the...
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Grammar Rules & Patterns
The 'Ir a + infinitivo' Formula
Subject + ir (conjugated) + a + infinitive verb
To state a future plan, start with the subject, conjugate the verb 'ir' to match it, add the word 'a', and then finish with the main action verb in its original infinitive form (-ar, -er, -ir).
Present Tense Conjugation of 'Ir'
yo voy, tú vas, él/ella/usted va, nosotros/nosotras vamos, ellos/ellas/ustedes van
The verb 'ir' (to go) is irregular. You must memorize its present tense forms. The form of 'ir' you choose tells you *who* is going to do the action.
Making it Negative
No + ir (conjugated) + a + infinitive verb
To say what someone is *not* going to do, simply place the word 'no' directly before the conjugated form...
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Challenging
Your goal is to write an editorial proposing a new after-school club. Which of the following sentences best uses 'ir a + infinitivo' to introduce a strong, actionable proposal?
A.Mucha gente va a querer un club nuevo.
B.Por eso, mi amigo y yo vamos a empezar un club de debate para todos los estudiantes.
C.Un club de debate es una buena idea que vamos a pensar.
D.Nosotros vamos a gustar los clubes.
Challenging
An editorial states: 'El comité de estudiantes no va a ignorar las opiniones. Ellos van a escuchar.' How does the use of 'ir a + infinitivo' contribute to the persuasive tone?
A.It shows the actions already happened.
B.It makes the plans sound uncertain and optional.
C.It presents the committee's plans as definite, committed future actions.
D.It only describes what the committee likes to do.
Challenging
A student is drafting a proposal: 'Para ayudar, la clase de sexto grado y la clase de séptimo grado va a organizar una venta de pasteles.' What is the most critical error that undermines this proposal?
A.The subject is too long for a persuasive sentence.
B.The verb 'organizar' should be 'organizan'.
C.The verb 'va' does not agree with the compound subject.
D.bake sale is not a good idea for an editorial.
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