📝 Part 1: Understanding Persuasive Writing

1. What is the main purpose of persuasive writing? Circle the best answer:

To tell a story

To convince or influence the reader

To describe something

To give instructions

2. Give two examples of persuasive writing you might see in everyday life:

🔍 Part 2: Key Features of Persuasive Texts

3. Match each persuasive writing feature with its description:

1. Clear Opinion

2. Reasons/Evidence

3. Persuasive Language

4. Concluding Statement

A. Words that create emotion or strong feelings

B. Facts or examples that support your viewpoint

C. A final sentence that reinforces your position

D. A statement that clearly shows what you believe

4. Which of these are examples of persuasive language techniques? Check all that apply:

Emotive language (words that create feelings)

Repetition of key words or phrases

Rhetorical questions

Using only facts and figures

Strong adjectives and adverbs

📖 Part 3: Analysing Persuasive Text

5. Read this short persuasive text and answer the questions below:

"Our school desperately needs a new playground! The current equipment is old, rusty, and frankly dangerous. Students deserve a safe, exciting place to play during breaks. A new playground would boost student happiness, encourage physical activity, and make our school the envy of the district. Isn't it time we invested in our children's wellbeing and joy?"

a) What is the writer's clear opinion?

b) List two pieces of evidence or reasons the writer gives:

c) Find one example of emotive language from the text:

d) What rhetorical question does the writer use?

💭 Part 4: Planning Your Own Persuasive Writing

6. Choose a topic you feel strongly about (e.g., school uniforms, homework, mobile phones in class, longer lunch breaks). Write your topic here:

7. State your clear opinion about this topic:

8. List three reasons or pieces of evidence to support your opinion:

9. Write a persuasive sentence using emotive language about your topic:

🎯 Part 5: Reflection

10. Fill in the blanks:

Persuasive writing is effective when it has a __________ opinion, strong __________ to support the viewpoint, and uses __________ language to influence the reader's emotions. The writer should always consider their __________ when choosing their techniques.

11. Why is it important to consider your audience when writing persuasively?

12. What is one key thing you learned about persuasive writing today?