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Persuasive Writing Structure

The student council is collecting ideas to make lunchtime better. Read the proposal, examine the evidence, then plan and write a persuasive response. Use a clear opinion, well-organised reasons, evidence and linking words.

The proposal

A covered outdoor reading nook should be added to the lunchtime area. It could include a simple roof, benches and a small shelf of books. Students could use it to read, draw or talk quietly. The student council wants to know whether this is a good idea and what reasons support your view.

Read or browse books — 18 students

Draw or write — 12 students

Talk quietly with a friend — 7 students

Not sure — 3 students

Notice how the argument is built

A persuasive text usually has an introduction that states the writer’s position, body paragraphs that each develop a reason with explanation or evidence, and a conclusion that reinforces the position. Linking words such as because, furthermore and therefore help ideas connect.

1.Which sentence would work best as a clear opinion in the introduction?

Lunchtime happens every day.
A covered reading nook should be added because it would give students a calm place to enjoy creative activities.
Some students read books and some students draw.
The proposal includes benches and a roof.

2.In the survey, how many students chose reading or browsing books, and what does this evidence suggest?

3.Choose the best linking word to complete the sentence: “The survey found that 18 students would read there; ________, the nook could meet a popular need.”

however
therefore
first
once

4.True or false? A body paragraph is strongest when it gives one main reason and then explains or supports it with evidence or an example.

5.Fill in the blanks: “A persuasive introduction states the writer’s . A conclusion that position.”

6.Match each part of the persuasive text to its main job.

Introduction
Body paragraph
Conclusion

Develops one reason with explanation or evidence
Reinforces the position and leaves a final message
States the position and introduces the topic

7.The survey asked 40 students, but the results do not tell us what every student thinks. Write one careful sentence that uses the evidence without claiming that all students agree.

Plan your case

Choose a position: support the reading nook, oppose it, or suggest a change to the proposal. Make your reasons specific and use the survey carefully.

8.Write your position on the proposal in one sentence. Make your opinion clear.

9.Plan two different reasons that support your position. For each reason, note one explanation, example or piece of survey evidence that could support it.

10.Write one persuasive body paragraph using one reason from your plan. Include an explanation or evidence and at least one linking word.

11.Write a conclusion of two or three sentences that restates your position and gives the reader a final reason to consider it. Do not introduce a completely new reason.