📚 Part 1: Understanding Persuasive Writing

1. What is the main purpose of persuasive writing?

To entertain readers with funny stories

To convince or influence the audience

To provide step-by-step instructions

To describe what something looks like

2. Which of these are examples of persuasive texts? (Tick all that apply)

🔍 Part 2: Facts vs Opinions

4. Read each statement below. Write F for Fact or O for Opinion in the boxes.

____ Australia's capital city is Canberra.

____ Chocolate ice cream is the best flavour.

____ Students should have longer lunch breaks.

____ There are 24 hours in a day.

____ Everyone should recycle to help the environment.

____ The temperature today is 25°C.

5. Explain the difference between a fact and an opinion in your own words:

6. Why do persuasive writers often mix facts and opinions in their writing?

✏️ Part 3: Analysing Persuasive Features

7. Read this advertisement text:

"Don't miss out! Super Sports Shoes are the most comfortable shoes you'll ever wear. Over 1 million pairs sold worldwide! Your feet deserve the best. Buy now and save $20!"

a) What is the writer's opinion?

b) Who is the intended audience?

c) Find one fact and one opinion from the text:

Fact: _________________________________________________

Opinion: ______________________________________________

8. Extension: Think of a persuasive text you have seen recently (advertisement, poster, etc.). Describe it and explain how it tried to persuade you: