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Persuasive Compare Writing

The crew is choosing how to record reef observations: a waterproof notebook or a tablet. Read the information, then build a persuasive comparison that recommends one. Use the facts to support your opinion.

Notebook: Works without batteries; easy to jot quick sketches; can get soggy unless kept in a dry bag; pages are difficult to search later. Tablet: Stores many notes and photos; entries are easy to search and share; needs charging; a screen can be hard to read in bright sunlight. Both choices can help the crew record important observations. Which one would you recommend for this trip?

Spot the persuasive moves

Use the reef-boat choice and facts above to answer each question. There can be more than one sensible opinion, but your reasons should match the information.

1.What is the main job of a persuasive compare text about the notebook and tablet?

To explain how to build a boat
To compare the choices and convince readers to prefer one
To tell a made-up adventure story

2.Which sentence gives an opinion supported by a comparison?

The notebook has pages.
The tablet is the better choice because the crew can search its notes quickly.
The boat is on the water.

3.Which word makes this claim sound persuasive: “The tablet is the ______ choice for sharing photos”?

best
sometimes
perhaps

4.Hamish says, “The notebook works without batteries, while the tablet needs charging.” Is this a fact from the information or an opinion?

5.Complete the comparison: “A notebook is easy to sketch in, but a tablet is easier to and share.”

Plan a convincing recommendation

Choose notebook or tablet. Use facts from the information and link each reason to why it matters on the reef trip.

6.Write a clear opinion comparing the two choices. You could begin, “For the reef trip, I recommend the ______ rather than the ______.”

7.Give one reason for your choice. Include a fact about your chosen tool and explain why it would help the crew.

8.Compare your choice with the other tool in a second reason. Use a linking word such as “while”, “but” or “whereas”.

9.Chloe writes, “The tablet is brilliant. It is better. Pick it.” Improve her argument by adding one specific comparison and reason from the information.

10.Write a short persuasive compare paragraph (about 4–5 sentences). State your choice, compare both tools using at least two reasons, and finish by restating your recommendation.