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Persuasive Writing: Rule of Three

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Persuasive Writing: Rule of Three

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📖 What is the Rule of Three?

The Rule of Three is a persuasive writing technique where you use three words, phrases, or ideas together to make your writing more powerful and memorable. Groups of three have a natural rhythm that sticks in the reader's mind!

Example: "We need a school that is safe, fun, and inspiring."

🔍 Part 1: Spot the Rule of Three

Read each example below. Underline the three key words or phrases that form the Rule of Three.

1. "Our playground should be bigger, brighter, and better for everyone."
2. "Eating healthy food gives you energy, focus, and strength."
3. "This product will save you time, save you money, and save you stress."
4. Which of the following is a correct example of the Rule of Three?

"Our town is great and wonderful."

"Our town is clean, green, and welcoming."

"Our town has a library."

"Our town is very, very nice."

5. Why does the Rule of Three make writing more persuasive? Tick ALL that apply:

It creates a rhythm that is easy to remember.

It gives the reader three strong reasons or ideas.

It makes sentences longer and more confusing.

It sounds confident and powerful.

✏️ Part 2: Write Your Own!

Now it's your turn to use the Rule of Three in your own persuasive writing.

6. Complete the sentence using the Rule of Three. Choose three describing words:

Our school library should be _________________, _________________, and _________________.

7. You want to persuade your teacher to have more sport at school. Write a sentence using the Rule of Three:
8. Write a short persuasive paragraph (3–5 sentences) about one of these topics. Use the Rule of Three at least once. Circle your topic:

Why students should read more books  |  Why our school should have a vegetable garden  |  Why we should look after our local beach

9. Put a ✔ next to the Rule of Three you used in your paragraph above:

Three describing words (adjectives)

Three reasons

Three actions (verbs)

10. In your own words, explain why the Rule of Three is a useful tool for persuasive writing:

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