Persuasive Introduction Paragraphs

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📝 Part 1: Understanding Persuasive Introductions

1. What is the main purpose of an introduction paragraph in persuasive writing?

To tell a story

To grab the reader's attention and state your opinion

To provide facts only

To ask questions

2. Which of these are effective sentence starters for persuasive writing? (Tick all that apply)

"I strongly believe that..."

"It is crucial that..."

"Maybe we should..."

"There is no doubt that..."

"Everyone should agree that..."

3. Circle the emotive words that could help persuade your reader:

4. Complete this sentence starter with your own words:

"I believe that inside play should be banned because it is _________________ and _________________."

✏️ Part 2: Writing Your Introduction Paragraph

5. Plan your introduction paragraph about banning inside play at school. Fill in each part:

Sentence starter I will use: _________________________________________________

Two emotive words I will include: _________________ and _________________

My main reason: ___________________________________________________________

6. Now write your complete introduction paragraph arguing why inside play should be banned at school. Use your plan from question 5 and make sure to include:

A strong sentence starter
At least two emotive words
A clear reason for your opinion

🎯 Part 3: Reflection and Improvement

7. Read your introduction paragraph again. Tick the checklist below:

I used a strong sentence starter

I included emotive language

My opinion is clear

I gave a reason for my opinion

8. Write one way you could improve your introduction paragraph:

9. Create a new sentence starter that you could use in persuasive writing:

"_________________________________________________________________"

Persuasive Introduction Paragraphs

Persuasive Introduction Paragraphs

📝 Part 1: Understanding Persuasive Introductions

✏️ Part 2: Writing Your Introduction Paragraph

🎯 Part 3: Reflection and Improvement

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