Rebecca Attardi’s third-grade class at Boyle Road Elementary School in the Comsewogue School District recently experienced the real-world power of persuasive writing through an engaging, hands-on project with a sweet outcome.

As part of a persuasive writing unit, students worked collaboratively in small groups to design original seasonal cookies and develop persuasive pitches aimed at local bakeries. Using descriptive language, written arguments and detailed visual sketches, students set out to convince professional bakers to bring their creative ideas to life.

Their efforts paid off as three local bakeries were impressed by the students’ persuasive writing and creativity and selected several cookie designs to produce. For Goodness Cakes Co., Bare Naked Bakery and Mojo’s Treats all made the students’ creations, and Mojo’s Treats even added them to their Christmas Eve menu. This gave the young writers an authentic audience and a meaningful real-world connection to their classroom learning.

Students were thrilled to see their concepts transformed into real cookies and took pride in knowing their words made an impact beyond the classroom. The project not only reinforced key writing skills but also demonstrated how effective communication can lead to tangible results.

“This experience showed students that writing has power,” said Boyle Road Elementary School Principal Dr. Nicole Sooknanan. “They learned that when they clearly express their ideas and support them with strong details, people listen.”

The project exemplifies the Comsewogue School District’s commitment to innovative, experiential learning that connects academic skills to real-life applications.