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Persuasive Writing Workshop

The Harbour Art Gallery is deciding whether to open a free creative studio for young visitors. Read the proposal, examine the arguments, and prepare a persuasive response. Use clear reasons, examples and linking words.

Read the proposal

Ngaio, a young gallery visitor, has written this paragraph for the gallery team: “The Harbour Art Gallery should open a free creative studio for young visitors. First, making art gives children a chance to explore ideas instead of only looking at finished works. For example, visitors could try printing patterns inspired by the gallery’s exhibitions. In addition, a studio could give families an enjoyable activity to do together. Some people may worry that art materials cost too much; however, the gallery could begin with recycled paper and donated supplies. A free studio would help more young people feel that the gallery is a place for them.”

1.Which sentence states Ngaio’s main opinion about the gallery? Copy the sentence.

2.Match each phrase from Ngaio’s paragraph to the job it does in the argument.

First
For example
In addition
However

Signals a contrasting idea or response
Introduces a reason
Gives a specific example
Adds another reason

3.Which detail gives the clearest, most specific example of what visitors might do in the studio?

Children could try printing patterns inspired by the gallery’s exhibitions.
The gallery is an interesting place.
Art is good for everyone.
The studio would be a nice idea.

4.What concern does Ngaio acknowledge, and what solution does she suggest?

5.Hemi writes: “The gallery should have a studio because it would be cool.” Rewrite this as a more convincing reason and add a specific example.

6.Complete the sentence with the best phrase: “Reusing clean paper and cardboard would keep supply costs low. ________, the gallery could spend less on materials.”

As a result
For example
On the other hand
First

7.Choose a position: should the gallery open the free creative studio? Write your claim and two different reasons. Include one example that could support either reason.

8.Write a persuasive paragraph for the gallery team. State your position, develop at least two reasons with an example, use at least two linking words, and finish with a strong concluding sentence. You may agree or disagree with opening the studio.

9.Review your paragraph. Mark each statement true or false: (a) I clearly stated my position. (b) I gave at least two reasons. (c) I included a specific example. (d) I used at least two linking words. (e) I ended with a conclusion.

TrueFalse

10.Choose one sentence from your paragraph that could persuade a reader. Copy it, then improve it by adding a detail, example or linking phrase.