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Persuasive Writing Introduction

Read the campaign message, spot the techniques, then plan a convincing argument of your own. Use evidence as well as persuasive language.

What makes persuasion work?

Persuasive writing aims to influence what readers think or do. Writers can use clear opinions, reasons, evidence, emotive language, rhetorical questions and inclusive words such as we and our.

1.Which sentence is the clearest attempt to persuade readers to plant more trees?
  • Trees are plants with trunks and branches.
  • Our neighbourhood needs more trees: they cool hot streets and give birds a place to nest.
  • Some trees lose their leaves in winter.
2.A writer asks, “Wouldn’t you want a safer crossing near the park?” Why is this a rhetorical question?
3.Select the two examples of inclusive language.
  • Our community can make this change together.
  • The council should act now.
  • You should think about the problem.
  • We all benefit from cleaner parks.

Read the campaign message

Dear neighbours, Should we let useful food go to waste while people nearby need a hand? Our community should support a weekly food-share table at the local hall. Each week, Australian households waste large amounts of edible food, while a simple shared table could connect surplus groceries with people who can use them. Imagine fresh fruit and bread being thrown away when they could help someone prepare dinner. We can start small: volunteers could check donations, label ingredients and keep food safely stored. A food-share table would reduce waste and strengthen our community. Let’s make sharing part of our week! Community Food Share campaign

4.What action does the campaign writer want neighbours to support?
5.Find one rhetorical question in the message. What issue does it encourage readers to think about?
6.Write one example of emotive language from the message and explain the feeling it is intended to create.
7.Copy an example of inclusive language from the message. Explain who it includes.
8.What practical detail makes the proposal sound more achievable?

Build your own argument

Choose a school or community improvement you genuinely care about, such as adding shaded seating, reducing litter or creating a quiet reading area. Give a reason that could persuade someone who does not already agree.

9.State your proposal and name the audience you want to persuade.
10.Write one persuasive sentence for your proposal. Include an emotive word or phrase and a reason.
11.Write a rhetorical question that supports your proposal. Then explain the answer it suggests.
12.Name one piece of evidence or practical detail you could add to make your argument more convincing. Explain how it would help.

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  • Persuasive Writing Introduction, page 1 of 3: What makes persuasion work?, Read the campaign message

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  • Persuasive Writing Introduction, page 2 of 3: Read the campaign message

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  • Persuasive Writing Introduction, page 3 of 3: Build your own argument

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