Persuade Me! Mastering Persuasive Writing
Year 5 English A 3-Lesson Journey Let's Learn to Convince!
What is Persuasive Writing?
Think about a time when you really wanted something... How did you ask for it? Did you give reasons why you should get it?
Persuasive Writing is...
Writing that tries to convince someone Giving good reasons for your ideas Helping others see your point of view Like being a friendly lawyer for your ideas!
Why Do We Persuade?
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Quick Write #1: Convince Me!
Choose one: • Convince your teacher to have an extra 10 minutes of break • Convince your family to get a class pet • Convince your friend to play your favorite game Write for 5 minutes - give your best reasons!
What Does Persuasive Writing Look Like?
Strong opening that grabs attention Clear reasons with examples Addresses what others might think Confident, friendly tone Convincing conclusion
Remember This!
'The best persuasive writing doesn't just tell people what to think - it helps them understand WHY they should think it!'
Lesson 2 Preview: Persuasive Sentence Starters
Next lesson we'll learn powerful sentence starters: • 'I believe that... because...' • 'The most important reason is...' • 'Some people might think... but...' • 'Therefore, we should...'
Exit Ticket: What Have We Learned?
Turn to a partner and explain: 1. What is persuasive writing? 2. Why do we use persuasive writing? 3. Give one example of when you might need to persuade someone
Coming Up Next Week...
Lesson 2: Persuasive sentence starters and mini-tasks Lesson 3: Putting it all together with practice Then: Writing proposals! You're on your way to becoming persuasive writing experts!