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Persuasive Paragraph Writing

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Persuasive Paragraph Writing

Student writing persuasively

🎯 WALT: Structure a persuasive argument

We Are Learning To: Write a complete persuasive paragraph using our argument outline from the previous lesson.

Success Criteria ✓

I can write a persuasive paragraph that includes:

A clear claim (my position)

Two supporting reasons with evidence

One rebuttal (addressing the other side)

A strong concluding sentence

Linking words (because, for example, however)

✏️ Writing Your Persuasive Paragraph

1. Topic: Choose your debate topic from the lesson or write your own:
2. Write your CLAIM (opening sentence):

Sentence starter: I believe that _________________________ because _________________________

3. Write your FIRST REASON with evidence:

Sentence starters: One reason is... / Firstly... / For example...

4. Write your SECOND REASON with evidence:

Sentence starters: Another reason is... / Secondly... / Furthermore...

5. Write your REBUTTAL (address the other side):

Sentence starters: Some people might say... however... / Although others believe... / While it's true that...

6. Write your CONCLUSION:

Sentence starters: In conclusion... / Therefore... / This is why...

🌟 Extension Activities

7. For Advanced Learners: Choose ONE extension task:

Write a second, stronger rebuttal paragraph

Add more detailed evidence with statistics or expert quotes

Write a counter-argument paragraph from the opposite viewpoint

8. Extension writing space:

💡 Tips for Success

Linking Words to Use: because, for example, however, furthermore, although, therefore, in addition, on the other hand

Remember: Each sentence should connect to the next. Read your paragraph aloud to check it flows smoothly!

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