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Persuasive Writing and Debate
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Persuasive Writing and Debate
📝 Part 1: Persuasive Writing Features
1. What are the three main parts of a persuasive text?
Beginning, middle, end
Introduction, reasons, conclusion
Topic, story, summary
Question, answer, example
2. Which linking words help connect your opinions and reasons? (Select all that apply)
because
for example
once upon a time
in addition
therefore
3. Circle the most persuasive sentence:
School lunches are okay.
School lunches are absolutely essential for student health and academic success.
We have school lunches.
4. What should you include in your conclusion?
Reinforce your _____________ and call the reader to _____________.
🎯 Part 2: Planning Your Persuasive Argument
5. Choose a topic you feel strongly about and complete the planning organiser below:
My Opinion: I believe that _________________________________________________
Reason 1:
Reason 2:
Reason 3:
6. Write three emotive words you could use to make your argument more persuasive:
1. _________________ 2. _________________ 3. _________________
🗣️ Part 3: Debate Skills and Reflection
7. What makes a good debater? (Select all that apply)
Listens respectfully to others
Interrupts when they disagree
Uses evidence to support arguments
Speaks clearly and confidently
Ignores opposing viewpoints
8. During a debate, how should you respond to someone who disagrees with you?
9. Reflection: What is one new persuasive writing technique or debate skill you learned today?
10. Challenge: Write a persuasive sentence about why students should have longer recess, using at least one linking word:
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