📝 Part 1: Understanding Persuasive Writing

1. What is the main purpose of persuasive writing? Circle the best answer:

To tell a story

To convince others to believe or do something

To describe a place

To give instructions

2. Which of these are examples of persuasive writing? Check all that apply:

🏗️ Part 2: Persuasive Text Structure

3. Match each part of persuasive writing structure with its purpose:

1. Hook

2. Arguments

3. Evidence

4. Conclusion

A. Reinforces your opinion and calls for action

B. Grabs the reader's attention

C. Facts, examples, or statistics that support your reasons

D. Your main reasons for your opinion

4. Fill in the blanks to complete the persuasive writing structure:

A persuasive text starts with a ____________ to grab attention. Then you clearly state your ____________. Next, you provide ____________ supported by ____________. Finally, you write a ____________ that reinforces your opinion.

🎯 Part 3: Persuasive Language Features

5. Which words and phrases help make writing more persuasive? Check all that apply:

"I believe strongly that..."

"Once upon a time..."

"For example..."

"Therefore..."

"The recipe calls for..."

"Furthermore..."

"It is essential that..."

6. Rewrite these sentences to make them more persuasive by adding emotive language:

Original: "The school should have longer lunch breaks."

More persuasive: ________________________________________________

Original: "Recycling is good for the environment."

More persuasive: ________________________________________________

✍️ Part 4: Planning Your Persuasive Paragraph

7. Choose an issue you care about and plan a persuasive paragraph. Fill in the graphic organiser below:

My Issue/Topic: _______________________________________________

My Opinion (what I believe):

Hook (how will you grab attention?):

Reason 1: _______________________________________________

Evidence/Example for Reason 1:

Reason 2: _______________________________________________

Evidence/Example for Reason 2:

Conclusion (restate your opinion and call for action):

📖 Part 5: Write Your Persuasive Paragraph

8. Using your plan from Part 4, write a complete persuasive paragraph. Remember to include:

• A hook to grab attention
• Your clear opinion
• At least two reasons with evidence
• Persuasive language features
• A strong conclusion

🤔 Part 6: Reflection

9. What makes a persuasive text effective? List three key features:

1. ________________________________________________________________

2. ________________________________________________________________

3. ________________________________________________________________

10. How could you improve your persuasive paragraph? What would you change or add?

Persuasive Writing Structure

Persuasive Writing Structure

📝 Part 1: Understanding Persuasive Writing

🏗️ Part 2: Persuasive Text Structure

🎯 Part 3: Persuasive Language Features

✍️ Part 4: Planning Your Persuasive Paragraph

📖 Part 5: Write Your Persuasive Paragraph

🤔 Part 6: Reflection

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