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Persuasive Writing Practice Worksheet

Read each statement and decide whether it can be checked as true or false (fact) or expresses a judgement or belief (opinion). Then plan and write a persuasive paragraph about a library makerspace.

Facts and Opinions

Choose the best classification for each statement.

1.A standard chessboard has 64 squares. Is this statement a fact or an opinion?

Fact
Opinion

2.Every school should give students more time for creative projects. Is this statement a fact or an opinion?

Fact
Opinion

3.New Zealand has two official languages: te reo Māori and New Zealand Sign Language. Is this statement a fact or an opinion?

Fact
Opinion

4.A library makerspace is the most exciting place to learn after school. Is this statement a fact or an opinion?

Fact
Opinion

5.A triangle has three sides. Is this statement a fact or an opinion?

Fact
Opinion

Plan a Persuasive Paragraph

Imagine the local library is deciding whether to extend its makerspace hours. Choose one position, then complete each part of the plan. Use reasons that could persuade a reader.

6.Which position will your paragraph support? Select one.

The library should keep the current makerspace hours.
The library should extend makerspace hours on one weekday.
The library should open the makerspace for a longer session at the weekend.

7.Write a clear position statement for your chosen view about makerspace opening hours.

8.Give one reason supporting your position and add a relevant fact or detail that could support it.

9.Give a second, different reason supporting your position and add a relevant fact or detail.

10.Write a concluding sentence that restates your position and encourages the library to act.

Write and Review

Use your plan to write one persuasive paragraph. Include a clear position, at least two reasons, supporting details and a concluding sentence. Try to use linking expressions such as because, for example, consequently, in addition and this shows that.

11.Write your persuasive paragraph about the library makerspace hours. Make sure your reasons support the position you selected.

12.Review your paragraph. Tick every linking expression you used, then write one more linking expression if you used a different one.

because

for example

consequently

in addition

this shows that

Another expression: ____________________

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