Teacher Process
This lesson should take approximately five to seven class periods, depending on how well your students work with computers, and with each other.
You should begin by deciding what kind of presentations you want your students to make. PowerPoint presentations are nifty, but they will require more computer time, and the student groups will have to carefully delegate responsibilities to make sure that the computers are being used productively. Presentations that use poster board or display boards can be just as effective as PowerPoint presentations, so choose whichever works best for your class.
Make sure that your students understand what a persuasive letter is, and that they are clear about what makes a strong persuasive letter. Encourage them to study the rubric before they begin to write a final draft of their letters.
Keep an eye on the websites that the children visit. I have checked all of the sites for this lesson, but other sites about modern day slavery may mention prostitution or sexual exploitation of slaves. Steer the students away from these sites, or be prepared to answer their questions.