Persuasive Writing Introduction

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📚 Part 1: What is Persuasive Writing?

1. What does persuasive writing try to do?

Tell a story

Convince someone

Give instructions

2. Which of these are examples of persuasive writing? (Tick all that apply)

5. Read this text: "Buy Super Soap! It's the best soap ever! Your hands will be super clean and smell amazing!"

Is this persuasive writing? Circle: YES / NO

What words tell you it's trying to persuade? _________________________

6. Read this text: "The three little pigs built houses. The first pig used straw."

Is this persuasive writing? Circle: YES / NO

Why or why not? _____________________________________________

7. Think of a time you wanted to persuade someone (like asking for a treat or choosing a game). Write one sentence about it:

8. Imagine you want to persuade your friend that apples are the best fruit. Write two reasons why:

Reason 1: Apples are ___________________________________________

Reason 2: Apples can __________________________________________

9. Draw a picture of something you would like to persuade someone to buy or try:

10. Write one persuasive sentence about your drawing: