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Persuasive Writing Fundamentals

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Persuasive Writing Fundamentals

Persuasive Writing Fundamentals

Student writing persuasively

📝 Part 1: Understanding Persuasive Writing

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

To tell a story

To convince someone to agree with your opinion

To describe something

To give instructions

2. Which of these are features of persuasive writing? Tick all that apply:

Clear opinion statement

Supporting reasons

Linking words

Rhyming words

Concluding sentence

🔗 Part 2: Linking Words

3. Fill in the blanks with appropriate linking words from the word bank:

Word Bank: because, for example, also, in addition

I think our school should have longer lunch breaks __________ students need more time to eat and play. __________, many students feel rushed when eating their lunch. We should __________ have more time to socialise with friends. __________, extra playtime would help us feel more energised for afternoon lessons.

4. Match each linking word with its purpose:
1. because
2. for example
3. also
4. in addition
A. To give an example
B. To add another reason
C. To explain why
D. To add more information

💡 Part 3: Planning Your Persuasive Paragraph

5. Choose a topic and plan your persuasive paragraph. Circle your chosen topic:

Why we should have more playtime

Why students should be allowed to bring pets to school

Why our school needs a vegetable garden

Your own idea: ___________________

6. Write your opinion statement (what you believe):
7. List three reasons to support your opinion:

Reason 1: ________________________________________________

Reason 2: ________________________________________________

Reason 3: ________________________________________________

8. Write a concluding sentence that restates your opinion:

✍️ Part 4: Writing Your Persuasive Paragraph

9. Now write your complete persuasive paragraph using your plan from Part 3. Remember to:

• Start with your opinion statement

• Include your three reasons with linking words

• End with your concluding sentence

🌟 Part 5: Self-Assessment

10. Check your work. Tick the boxes for what you included in your paragraph:

Clear opinion statement using "I think" or "I believe"

At least two supporting reasons

Linking words (because, for example, also, in addition)

Concluding sentence related to my opinion

Persuasive vocabulary

11. What is one thing you did well in your persuasive writing?
12. What is one thing you could improve next time?

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