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Persuasive Writing Introduction

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Persuasive Writing Introduction

Student writing persuasively

📚 Part 1: Understanding Persuasive Writing

1. What is the main purpose of persuasive writing?

To tell a story

To convince or influence someone

To describe something

To give instructions

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

Stating your opinion clearly

Providing reasons to support your view

Using rhyming words

Using linking words like 'because' and 'for example'

3. Which linking words help connect ideas in persuasive writing?

Once upon a time, then, finally

Because, also, for example

Big, small, colourful

First, next, last

4. A good persuasive introduction should:

Start with a question

Clearly state your opinion

Tell the reader what you had for breakfast

Use lots of adjectives

✏️ Part 2: Building Your Persuasive Vocabulary

5. Complete this sentence with a persuasive linking word:

Students should have longer lunch breaks _____________ they need more time to eat and play.

6. Write three persuasive words or phrases that could help convince someone:
7. Think of a topic you could write persuasively about. What would you try to convince people of?
8. Write a persuasive sentence about your school. Use the word 'because' to give a reason:

🎯 Part 3: Planning Your Persuasive Writing

9. Choose one topic you could write about persuasively:

Why our school should have a vegetable garden

Why children should choose their own bedtime

Why homework should be optional

My own idea: ___________________

10. For your chosen topic, write two reasons that would convince your audience:

Reason 1: _________________________________________________

Reason 2: _________________________________________________

11. Who would be your audience for this persuasive writing?

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