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Introduction to Persuasive Writing

The class newspaper is collecting ideas for one change that would make school life better. Explore how persuasive writing works, then write a short pitch of your own. A strong pitch gives a clear opinion and reasons to support it.

Read the newspaper pitch

Hana’s pitch: “Our class should make time for a brief, calm reading pause once lunch is over. First, reading gives everyone a calm start to the afternoon. It also lets us enjoy books we choose ourselves. Some people may worry that there is not enough time, but five minutes is short and easy to fit in. Please support this idea so our afternoons can begin peacefully.”

1.What change does Hana want? Choose the best answer.

A five-minute quiet reading break after lunch
A longer lunch break
A new class newspaper

2.Which sentence states Hana’s opinion or main claim? Copy it.

3.Name two reasons Hana gives to support her idea.

4.Hana mentions that some people may worry there is not enough time. What does she do next?

She answers the worry by explaining that five minutes is short and easy to fit in.
She changes her idea to a longer break.
She tells readers their worry does not matter.

5.Match each persuasive feature to its job in Hana’s pitch.

“Our class should have…”
“First…” and “also…”
“Please support this idea…”

Encourages the reader to act
States the writer’s claim
Introduces supporting reasons

6.Which word signals that Hana is giving a reason?

First
quiet
after

Plan your own pitch

Choose one proposal for the class newspaper: add a board-game choice to wet-day lunch, start a class book-swap box, or create a weekly student-recommended song list. You may also invent a school-friendly proposal.

7.Choose a proposal and write your opinion as a clear claim. Try starting with “I think our class should…” or “Our school should…”.

8.Give one reason that supports your claim. Use because to connect your idea and reason.

9.Imagine a reader says, “We do not have space for that.” Write one respectful reply that answers this concern.

10.Write a three- or four-sentence pitch for the class newspaper. Include your claim, at least two reasons, and a final sentence encouraging readers to support the idea. Use a persuasive linking word such as because, first, or also.