Persuasive Writing Introductions

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📚 Part 1: Introduction Components

1. What are the two main parts of a persuasive introduction?

Hook and conclusion

Hook and clear opinion statement

Question and example

Statistics and facts

2. Which of these are good types of hooks? (Tick all that apply)

Asking an interesting question

Sharing a surprising statistic

Writing a boring sentence

Telling a short, relevant story

Making a bold statement

3. Read this introduction: "Did you know that the average student spends 6 hours a day at school? I believe our school day should be shortened to give students more time for family, hobbies, and rest."

What type of hook is used here? ________________

What is the writer's clear opinion? ________________________________

✏️ Part 2: Writing Practice

4. Choose one of these topics and write a hook using a question:

Topics: School uniforms, Homework on weekends, Mobile phones at school

My topic: ____________________

5. Now write a clear opinion statement for your chosen topic:

6. Combine your hook and opinion statement into a complete introduction:

7. Think about your audience. Who are you trying to persuade with your introduction?

Teachers and school staff

Other students

Parents and families

The general community

🔍 Part 3: Peer Feedback

8. Exchange your introduction with a partner. Read their introduction and answer these questions:

What did you like about their hook? ________________________________

Is their opinion statement clear? Yes / No

What made their introduction engaging? ________________________________

One suggestion to make it even better: ________________________________

9. After receiving feedback, write one thing you will improve in your introduction:

Persuasive Writing Introductions

Persuasive Writing Introductions

📚 Part 1: Introduction Components

✏️ Part 2: Writing Practice

🔍 Part 3: Peer Feedback

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