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Persuasive Writing Practice Worksheet

At Central Station, Evie, Cooper and Layla are preparing arguments for a new quiet reading nook on the concourse. Read the short passage, spot persuasive techniques, then plan and write your own argument. Use clear reasons and examples.

Read the proposal

A Reading Nook at Central Station Evie believes Central Station should have a small reading nook. Travellers often wait between trains, and a quiet seat with books would make that time more enjoyable. A nook could offer donated books, comfortable benches and a sign reminding everyone to keep the area tidy. It would give families a calm place to pause and encourage young people to read. Some people may worry about noise or mess, but clear rules and regular checks could help. Surely a welcoming reading nook would make the station better for everyone?

Spot the persuasive choices

Use evidence from the passage when you answer.

1.What is the writer's main opinion about Central Station?

It should have a reading nook.
It should sell more books.
It should close its waiting area.
It should have longer train platforms.

2.Which sentence gives a reason to support the proposal?

Travellers often wait between trains, and a quiet seat with books would make that time more enjoyable.
Evie believes Central Station should have a small reading nook.
Surely a welcoming reading nook would make the station better for everyone?
Some people may worry about noise or mess.

3.The final sentence asks, “Surely a welcoming reading nook would make the station better for everyone?” What persuasive technique is this?

4.Find one practical detail in the passage that could help address concerns about noise or mess.

5.True or false: The passage says the reading nook would include books bought with station funds.

TrueFalse

6.Complete the sentence with the modal verb used in the passage's sentence about clear rules: “A reading nook make waiting more enjoyable.”

Plan your own argument

Choose a station improvement you can argue for: a clearer platform sign, more seating, a water refill station or another sensible idea. Your answers below should build towards the same opinion.

7.State your chosen station improvement and your opinion about it in one clear sentence.

8.Give two different reasons that support your opinion. Add a specific example to at least one reason.

9.Write one sentence that recognises a possible concern, then answers it with a practical solution.

10.Write a persuasive paragraph for the station manager about your chosen improvement. Include your opinion, at least two reasons, a supporting example, a persuasive word or rhetorical question, and a strong concluding sentence.

11.Review your paragraph. Quote one phrase that is persuasive, then name one change that would make your argument clearer or stronger.