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Persuasive Writing Introduction

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Persuasive Writing Introduction

Read each question. Circle or write your answer. For the drawing task, make your own picture.

Understanding Persuasive Writing

1.What is the main job of persuasive writing?
  • To make someone think or do something
  • To tell what happened in a story
  • To explain how to make a sandwich
2.Which two are often written to persuade someone? Choose two.
  • A poster encouraging people to visit a park
  • A letter asking for a pet
  • A fairy tale about a dragon
  • A recipe for muffins
3.Complete the sentence: Persuasive writing tries to people.
4.Which group of words sounds most like an advertisement trying to persuade you?
  • Brilliant, delicious, you’ll love it!
  • Long ago, in a faraway land
  • First, mix the flour and water

Spot the Persuasive Message

5.Read: “Try Sunny Socks! They are soft, bright and the best socks for happy feet.” Is this persuasive? Name a word or phrase that gives you a clue.
6.Read: “Charlotte put on her coat. Then she walked to the bus stop.” Is this trying to persuade the reader? Explain your answer.
7.Imagine you want your family to play a game with you. Write one sentence you could say to persuade them.

Have a Go

8.You want a friend to try pears. Write two reasons that might help persuade them.
9.Draw something you would like a friend to try or use.
10.Write one persuasive sentence about the thing you drew. Try using a word such as “great”, “tasty” or “fun”.

3 printable pages

  • Persuasive Writing Introduction, page 1 of 3: Understanding Persuasive Writing

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  • Persuasive Writing Introduction, page 2 of 3: Spot the Persuasive Message, Have a Go

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  • Persuasive Writing Introduction, page 3 of 3: 9. Draw something you would like a friend to try or use.

    Page 3

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