Persuasive Writing Basics

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📚 Part 1: Multiple Choice & Recognition

1. What does "persuade" mean?

To make someone agree or do something

To tell a true story

To ask someone a question

2. Which sentence is an opinion?

The playground is the best place at school.

There are 25 students in the class.

The bus arrives at 8:30 AM.

3. Which word shows a reason?

because

quickly

yesterday

4. Check all the persuasive techniques below:

Uses feelings or emotive words

Gives reasons (for example, because...)

Repeats a strong idea to convince readers

Only lists facts with no opinion

5. Write a short definition in your own words: Persuasion is ____________________________

6. Read this short flyer sentence and then write the opinion and the reason below.

Flyer: "We should have more playtime at school because it helps us stay healthy and makes learning easier."

Opinion:

Reason (use the word "because"):

7. Write one persuasive sentence about: More playtime at school. Start with "I think..." and include "because".

8. Who is the audience for a letter to the principal? ________ Why is it important to think about the audience? ________