🎯 Part 1: What is Persuasive Writing?

1. Circle the best definition of persuasive writing:

Writing to tell a story

Writing to convince or influence someone

Writing to describe something

Writing to give instructions

2. Fill in the blanks:

Persuasive writing tries to _____________ people to think or do something. Writers think about their _____________ (who will read it) and their _____________ (what they want to achieve).

📺 Part 2: Persuasive Techniques

3. Match the persuasive technique with its example:

1. Repetition

2. Emotive words

3. Direct address

4. Questions

A. "You deserve the best!"

B. "Amazing! Fantastic! Incredible!"

C. "Why wait? Why miss out?"

D. "Buy now! Buy today! Buy here!"

4. Check all the persuasive techniques you might find in an advertisement:

Using exciting words like "amazing" or "fantastic"

Saying the same thing over and over

Speaking directly to "you"

Asking questions to make you think

Using boring, plain language

👥 Part 3: Audience and Purpose

5. Who might be the audience for these persuasive texts? Draw a line to match:

1. "Eat your vegetables!"

2. "Buy this amazing toy!"

3. "Vote for me as class captain!"

4. "Please donate to help animals"

A. Classmates

B. Children

C. Adults with money

D. Parents

6. Why is it important for writers to think about their audience?

🔍 Part 4: Spotting Persuasion

7. Read this advertisement and answer the questions:

"Are you tired of boring lunches? Try Super Sandwiches! They're delicious, nutritious, and absolutely amazing! You'll love every bite. Don't wait - get yours today!"

a) Who is the audience for this advertisement?

b) What is the purpose of this advertisement?

c) Find and write down two persuasive techniques used:

Technique 1: _________________________

Technique 2: _________________________