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Persuasive Writing Basics

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Persuasive Writing Basics

Student writing persuasively

📚 Part 1: Understanding Persuasive Writing

1. What is the main purpose of persuasive writing?

To tell a story

To convince someone of your opinion

To describe something

To give instructions

2. Which words are good linking words for persuasive writing? (Check all that apply)

because

also

for example

once upon a time

3. Put the parts of persuasive writing in the correct order by writing 1, 2, 3:

_____ Body (reasons and examples)

_____ Introduction (present the problem)

_____ Conclusion (reinforce your opinion)

4. Which word choice is more persuasive?

"School uniforms are bad"

"School uniforms are unnecessary and unfair"

✏️ Part 2: Planning Your Persuasive Writing

5. Choose a topic from the list below or create your own:

• Should students have longer lunch breaks?

• Should mobile phones be allowed in class?

• Should school start later in the morning?

• Your own idea: ________________________

6. Complete this planning organiser for your chosen topic:

My Topic: _________________________________________________

The Problem (what needs to change?):

Reason 1: _________________________________________________

Reason 2: _________________________________________________

Reason 3: _________________________________________________

My Conclusion (restate your opinion):

🖊️ Part 3: Writing and Editing

7. Using your plan above, write a persuasive paragraph (3-5 sentences). Remember to:

• Start by introducing the problem

• Give your reasons with linking words

• End with a strong conclusion

8. Editing Checklist - Check your writing above:

I used strong, clear words

My sentences are complete

I used linking words (because, also, for example)

I checked my spelling and punctuation

My ideas are in logical order

9. Write one improvement you could make to your paragraph:

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