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Persuasive Writing Introduction

The school play needs a new rehearsal plan. Read the mini-poster, spot the persuasive choices, then build a convincing case of your own. Use evidence and think about who you are trying to persuade.

Read the mini-poster

MAKE PLAY REHEARSALS COUNT! Our school play deserves a brilliant opening night. A little more practice could make all the difference. First, a little extra practice will help everyone learn their cues, so the performance can flow smoothly. It will also give the cast time to practise tricky scene changes safely. Best of all, a short rehearsal after school means we can keep our usual lunchtime games. Some people may worry that an extra rehearsal will take too much time. We can solve this by choosing one day together and finishing promptly. Give the cast the time they need—support one extra rehearsal each week!

1.What action does the mini-poster want readers to support?

2.Choose the sentence that states the writer’s main opinion, or claim.

Our school play deserves a brilliant opening night.
Let’s hold one extra rehearsal each week.
Some people may worry that an extra rehearsal will take too much time.
We can solve this by choosing one day together.

3.Find two reasons the writer gives to support the claim. Write them in your own words.

4.Match each persuasive feature to its job in the mini-poster.

“Some people may worry that an extra rehearsal will take too much time.”
“We can solve this by choosing one day together and finishing promptly.”
“Give the cast the time they need”

Uses an emotive phrase to encourage support
Recognises a different viewpoint
Offers a response to the concern

5.True or false? The mini-poster includes a concern and a possible solution, as well as reasons for its opinion.

TrueFalse

6.The intended audience is the group the writer hopes will read or hear the message. Who is the most likely audience for this mini-poster, and what clue helped you decide?

Plan your own persuasive case

The cast is deciding whether to rehearse during lunch or after school. Choose one option and persuade the cast to agree. You may use your own sensible reasons; there is no single correct opinion.

7.Complete the plan. State your opinion, give two reasons, and name the audience you are writing for.

8.Write a persuasive opening of two or three sentences using your plan. Include a clear opinion and at least one reason. You may begin: “The cast should…”

9.Improve this plain sentence by adding a persuasive word or phrase: “We should practise the scene again.”

10.A cast member says, “I don’t want to lose my lunch break.” Write a respectful reply that acknowledges this concern and offers a practical solution.

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