📝 Part 1: Understanding Persuasive Structure

1. What are the three main parts of a persuasive text?

Introduction, body, conclusion

Beginning, middle, end

Title, story, summary

Question, answer, example

2. Which of these are good linking words for persuasive writing? (Tick all that apply)

Because

Therefore

Also

Once upon a time

3. The purpose of an introduction paragraph is to:

Tell a funny story

State your opinion clearly

List all your reasons

Ask lots of questions

4. Fill in the blanks: Each body paragraph should focus on _______ main reason and include an _____________ or example.

Each body paragraph should focus on _________ main reason and include an _____________ or example.

🎯 Part 2: Planning Your Persuasive Writing

5. Choose your topic by ticking one:

Dogs make the best pets

Everyone should play sports

Eating healthy food is important

6. Write your opinion statement (this will be your introduction):

7. List three reasons that support your opinion:

Reason 1: _________________________________________________

Reason 2: _________________________________________________

Reason 3: _________________________________________________

8. Write one example or explanation for your strongest reason:

✍️ Part 3: Writing Practice

9. Write your introduction paragraph here (state your opinion clearly):

10. Write one body paragraph with your strongest reason:

11. Write a conclusion that reinforces your opinion:

Persuasive Writing Structure

Persuasive Writing Structure

📝 Part 1: Understanding Persuasive Structure

🎯 Part 2: Planning Your Persuasive Writing

✍️ Part 3: Writing Practice

About This Worksheet

Free in Kuraplan

Print-Ready

AI-Generated

For Teachers & Parents

Need a custom version of this worksheet?

More English Worksheets

Year One English Worksheet

Year One English & Maths

Grade 10 English Worksheet

Year 5 English Worksheet

Understanding Fast English

Clear & Confident English

Workplace English Speaking Skills

English for Logistics Worksheet

Explore more free resources