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Persuasive Writing Power

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Persuasive Writing Power

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🔍 Part 1: Spot the Persuasive Language

Persuasive writing tries to convince the reader to agree with your opinion. Writers use special words and phrases to do this!

Key linking words: because, for example, also, in addition, I think, therefore

1. Read this paragraph and circle any linking words or persuasive phrases you can find:

"I think our school should have more playground equipment. Because of this, students would be healthier and happier. For example, a climbing wall would help us get stronger. Also, new equipment would make lunchtime more fun for everyone."

2. Which sentence states the writer's opinion? Tick the correct answer.

A climbing wall would help us get stronger.

I think our school should have more playground equipment.

New equipment would make lunchtime more fun.

3. Which of these are good linking words for persuasive writing? Tick all that apply.

because

suddenly

for example

in addition

once upon a time

also

4. Finish these persuasive sentences using a linking word from the box above:

a) I think we should have a school garden _________________ it would teach us about healthy food.

b) _________________, a garden would make our school look beautiful.

c) _________________, students could grow vegetables to use in the school café.

📋 Part 2: Plan Your Persuasive Paragraph

Use this graphic organiser to plan your persuasive paragraph. The topic is: "We should have more playground equipment at school."

5. Introduction – What is your opinion? Start with: "I think..."
6. Reason 1 – Give your first reason. Use: "because" or "for example"
7. Reason 2 – Give your second reason. Use: "also" or "in addition"
8. Conclusion – Finish with a strong closing sentence. Start with: "That is why..."

✏️ Part 3: Write Your Persuasive Paragraph

Now use your plan to write your full persuasive paragraph below. Remember to:

✅ State your opinion    ✅ Give two reasons    ✅ Use linking words    ✅ Write a conclusion

9. Write your persuasive paragraph here:
10. Check your writing! Tick each box when you have done it:

I stated my opinion clearly in the introduction.

I gave at least two reasons to support my opinion.

I used linking words (because, also, for example, in addition).

I wrote a concluding sentence.

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