Persuasive Writing Practice

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📚 Part 1: Multiple Choice

WALT: We Are Learning To identify persuasive techniques and choose the best language for convincing an audience.

Success criteria: I can choose the best persuasive purpose, spot facts and opinions, and recognise common persuasive hooks.

1. What is the main purpose of a persuasive text?

To tell a story

To convince the reader to agree or act

To describe a place

2. Which opening sentence is the strongest hook for convincing parents to allow later school starts?

"Some people think later starts are okay."

"Imagine your child arriving at school well-rested and ready to learn — later starts make this possible."

"School starts at 8:30 am most days."

3. Which of the following is an opinion, not a fact?

"Auckland is the largest city in New Zealand."

"More sports in school improves student health."

"Water freezes at 0°C."

4. Which persuasive technique appeals to emotion (pathos)?

Using statistics and data

Sharing a personal story about a student who benefited

Giving a clear step-by-step plan

✏️ Part 2: Short Answers & Planning

WALT: We Are Learning To plan and write a short persuasive paragraph using a clear opinion and supporting reasons.

Success criteria: I can state my opinion clearly, give three supporting reasons (one with evidence), and finish with a strong closing sentence.

5. Match the persuasive technique with its description. Draw lines between columns.

A. Fact

B. Rhetorical question

C. Emotive language

D. Statistic

1. Uses numbers or percentages to support a point

2. A question asked to make the reader think, not to get an answer

3. A verifiable statement about something

4. Words that create strong feelings

6. Choose a topic for your short persuasive paragraph (tick one):

Students should wear school uniform every day

School lunchtimes should be 10 minutes longer

More local field trips should be organised

7. Write your topic sentence (state your opinion):

8. List three reasons to support your opinion. Include one piece of evidence (fact or example) for reason 2.

Reason 1: _____________

Reason 2 (with evidence): _____________

Reason 3: _____________

9. Write a strong closing sentence that restates your opinion and encourages action:

Extension activities (for advanced learners):

• Write an additional paragraph addressing one likely counterargument and refute it politely.

• Prepare a 1-minute oral pitch of your paragraph to present to the class — use an emotional hook and one statistic.

Persuasive Writing Practice

Persuasive Writing Practice

📚 Part 1: Multiple Choice

✏️ Part 2: Short Answers & Planning

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