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Spot the Persuasion
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Spot the Persuasion
Read each question carefully. Choose, match or write your answers. Persuasion is language used to try to convince someone.
Recognising Persuasion
1.In your own words, what does it mean to persuade someone?
2.Select all the examples that are trying to persuade someone.
- A radio advertisement asking people to buy a new game
- A forecast saying it may rain tomorrow
- A classmate inviting you to join a lunchtime game
- A recipe explaining how to bake scones
- A sign asking visitors to put rubbish in the bin
Read and Spot the Persuasive Clues
Help make our schoolyard a cleaner place! Bring a reusable drink bottle instead of a single-use plastic one. Reusable bottles create less rubbish, and you can refill yours whenever you need a drink. Choose a bottle you like and start making a difference today!
3.What action does the writer want readers to take?
4.Write two reasons the writer gives for using a reusable drink bottle.
5.Copy two words or phrases from the passage that encourage the reader to act.
Why Persuade?
6.Match each situation to the most likely reason for persuading.
- A shop advertises a new board game
- A coach asks the team to listen carefully
- A community poster asks people to plant native flowers
- A friend suggests a picnic at the park
- To enjoy time together
- To earn money by selling a product
- To help the team learn and work together
- To support local wildlife and the environment
7.Which option best completes this idea: People use persuasion because they want to…
- convince others to agree or take action
- tell a joke for entertainment
- give step-by-step directions
- describe how something looks
Create Your Own Persuasion
8.Write one sentence encouraging a friend to read a book. Include a reason that might convince them.
Draw a sign encouraging people to do something helpful, such as saving water or caring for a shared space. Add a short persuasive message.
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