📝 Part 1: Understanding Persuasive Letters

1. What is the main purpose of a persuasive letter?

To tell a story

To convince someone to agree with your opinion

To give instructions

To describe something

2. Which of these are good reasons to support bike lanes? (Tick all that apply)

Safer for cyclists

Better for the environment

Encourages exercise

Reduces traffic congestion

3. Which linking words help connect your reasons? (Tick all that apply)

Because

For example

Therefore

The

4. Who would you address your letter to when writing to the local council?

Dear Friend

Hi Council

Dear Mayor and Council Members

To Whom It May Concern

✏️ Part 2: Planning Your Persuasive Letter

5. State your opinion clearly: Complete this sentence.

I believe our community needs bike lanes because ________________________________

_________________________________________________________________

6. List three strong reasons to support your opinion about bike lanes:

Reason 1: ________________________________________________

Reason 2: ________________________________________________

Reason 3: ________________________________________________

7. Choose one of your reasons above and add supporting details or an example:

8. What emotive language could you use to make your argument stronger? Write three examples:

1. ________________________________________________

2. ________________________________________________

3. ________________________________________________

🎯 Part 3: Letter Structure and Self-Assessment

9. Number the parts of a persuasive letter in the correct order (1-5):

____ Supporting reasons with examples

____ Greeting (Dear...)

____ Conclusion restating your opinion

____ Introduction stating your opinion clearly

____ Closing (Yours sincerely, + your name)

10. Write a strong concluding sentence for your letter about bike lanes:

11. Self-Assessment: After writing your letter, tick the criteria you have included:

Clear opinion statement

At least three supporting reasons

Linking words (because, for example, therefore)

Emotive language to persuade

Proper letter format

Strong conclusion

Persuasive Letter Writing

Persuasive Letter Writing

📝 Part 1: Understanding Persuasive Letters

✏️ Part 2: Planning Your Persuasive Letter

🎯 Part 3: Letter Structure and Self-Assessment

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