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Persuasive Introduction Writing

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Persuasive Introduction Writing

Student writing persuasively

📚 Part 1: Identifying Sentence Types

WALT: Identify different sentence types used in persuasive introductions

1. Read these persuasive introduction sentences. Circle the correct sentence type for each:

"Have you ever wondered why homework takes over your weekends?"

Statement

Rhetorical Question

Statistic

"Over 80% of Australian students feel stressed about weekend homework."

Rhetorical Question

Statistic/Fact

Vivid Description

"Picture this: a world where every child can learn at their own pace without pressure."

Statement

Statistic

Vivid Description

2. Which features make a persuasive introduction engaging? Tick all that apply:

A clear hook to grab the reader's attention

Varied sentence structures

Only simple sentences

A clear statement of opinion

Persuasive language

✏️ Part 2: Sentence Starters & Guided Practice

3. Complete these persuasive sentence starters. Choose the topic: "Should pets be allowed at school?"

Rhetorical Question: Have you ever _________________________________?

Statistic/Fact: Did you know that ______________________________?

Vivid Description: Imagine a school where ________________________.

4. Now write your own complex persuasive introduction about "Should pets be allowed at school?" Use at least TWO different sentence types from above:
5. Circle the sentence types you used in your introduction above:

Rhetorical Question

Statistic/Fact

Vivid Description

Strong Opinion Statement

🎯 Part 3: Independent Challenge

6. Your Choice Topic: Choose ONE topic and write a complex persuasive introduction:

"Why school uniforms should be optional"

"Should students choose their own subjects?"

"Why every school needs a vegetable garden"

Success Criteria - Your introduction should include:

At least 2 different sentence types

A clear hook to engage readers

Your opinion stated clearly

Persuasive language

7. Extension Challenge: (For advanced learners) Rewrite your introduction using a colon (:) or semicolon (;) to create even more complex sentences:

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