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Crayons Quit Persuasive Writing

Read each question carefully. Choose the best answers, match each complaint to a reason, then write your own persuasive letter.

Spot persuasive language

1.Read this crayon’s sentence: “I am utterly fed up with being left in the sun until my wax goes soft!” Write the two words or phrases that show especially strong feelings.

2.Which persuasive technique is used here? “I have coloured 18 posters this week, so surely I have earned a rest.”

Giving evidence and a reason
Using a sad story
Making a joke
Asking the reader a question

3.Select all the choices that use emphatic language to strengthen a crayon’s complaint.

unreasonable
perhaps
absolutely
a little bit
essential
I strongly believe

Complaints and reasons

4.Match each crayon’s complaint with the reason that best supports it.

Orange: “I am only chosen for sunsets.”
Violet: “I am nearly worn down from colouring every bunch of grapes.”
Silver: “I am left in the box, even when a picture needs sparkle.”

C. Shiny details could make many drawings more interesting.
A. A wider range of uses would let me add colour to more pictures.
B. Sharing the work would help me last longer.

5.What is most likely to make a complaint letter convincing?

Explaining the problem, giving reasons and suggesting a fair change
Repeating the same complaint many times
Using capital letters in every sentence
Writing only about how annoyed the writer feels

Write a persuasive crayon letter

6.Choose a crayon colour and write a complaint letter to its owner. Explain what is wrong, give at least two reasons, and suggest a fair solution. Try to include persuasive words or phrases. You may begin, “Dear Casey, I am writing because…”

7.Write three persuasive words or phrases that you included in your letter.