RP 6B L2: Recognizing Persuasive Devices

RP 6B L2:

Recognizing Persuasive Devices

Open Ended

Read the persuasive paragraphs below and answer the questions that follow.

A gecko is the best kind of lizard to have as a pet. At the pet store, you can choose whatever color gecko you want. One of the coolest things a gecko can do is shed its skin. It can even walk up walls of glass because of the hair-like surfaces of its feet. Imagine showing that off to your friends!

1. What is the author trying to convince you to do?

Open Ended

A gecko is the best kind of lizard to have as a pet. At the pet store, you can choose whatever color gecko you want. One of the coolest things a gecko can do is shed its skin. It can even walk up walls of glass because of the hair-like surfaces of its feet. Imagine showing that off to your friends!

2. What words, phrases, or information does the author use to convince you?

Open Ended

If you want to play a sport, soccer is a much safer choice than football. More kids get hurt playing football than playing soccer. Football players have to wear padding and helmets because the sport is so dangerous. It’s a lot more fun to play a sport when you’re not wearing so much extra gear.

3. What is the author trying to convince you to do?

Open Ended

If you want to play a sport, soccer is a much safer choice than football. More kids get hurt playing football than playing soccer. Football players have to wear padding and helmets because the sport is so dangerous. It’s a lot more fun to play a sport when you’re not wearing so much extra gear.

4. What words, phrases, or information does the author use to convince you?

Poll

I can recognize the author's argument in a passage.

• Always

• Sometimes

• Never

Poll

I can cite evidence (facts, reasons, or examples) to support my answer.

• Always

• Sometimes

• Never