Persuasive Paragraph Construction Worksheet

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📝 Part 1: Topic Sentence Starters

1. Which of these makes the STRONGEST opening for a persuasive paragraph?

I think that mobile phones are quite good.

Mobile phones are absolutely essential for modern teenagers.

Some people like mobile phones.

Mobile phones exist in our world today.

2. Complete this powerful topic sentence:

It is completely unacceptable that _________________________________

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3. Turn this weak opening into a strong one:

Weak: "School uniforms are okay, I suppose."

Strong: _________________________________________________

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4. Which persuasive techniques work best in opening sentences? (Tick all that apply)

Strong, confident language

Uncertain, hesitant words

Clear position statement

Shocking statistics or facts

Vague, general comments

🎯 Part 2: Quick Paragraph Construction

5. Choose ONE topic and write a powerful topic sentence:

• School starting times • Social media age limits • Fast food advertising

6. Now add ONE piece of evidence to support your topic sentence:

7. Complete this persuasive paragraph structure:

Topic sentence: Homework should be banned for students under 14.

Evidence: _______________________________________________

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Explanation: This proves that ____________________________

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8. Write a concluding sentence that reinforces your argument:

Therefore, _____________________________________________________

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⚡ Part 3: Quick Fix Challenge

9. Fix these weak paragraph openings by making them more persuasive:

a) "Video games might be bad for young people, maybe."

Fixed: ________________________________________________

b) "I personally think that perhaps we should consider recycling."

Fixed: ________________________________________________

10. Circle the most persuasive words from this list:

possibly • essential • maybe • crucial • sometimes • undeniable • might • devastating • perhaps • vital

Persuasive Paragraph Construction Worksheet

Persuasive Paragraph Construction Worksheet

📝 Part 1: Topic Sentence Starters

🎯 Part 2: Quick Paragraph Construction

⚡ Part 3: Quick Fix Challenge

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