Engage in Persuasive Writing with Role Play Activities for Grades 8-12 ELA

Encourage role-playing in the English Language Arts and Writing classroom. Have Middle and High School students play out different scenarios where they must figure out ways to resolve a conflict. Then — use their role-playing to generate ideas for persuasive writing! It’s a fun pre-writing activity incorporating speaking, listening, writing, and movement standards.

What’s Included:

• Print PDF and Digital Google Workspace Versions
• Teacher’s Note for Using the Resources
• 3 Role Playing Activity Handouts
• Includes student-friendly instructions
• Includes explanation of what constitutes role-play and improvisation
• 6 Different Role-Playing Scenarios
• 1 Create-Your-Own-Conflict Worksheet
• 1 Bridge Organizer from Role Playing to Writing
• Includes Student Sample Work and Standards Charts for Planning

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