Lesson 19 Persuasive Writing 1

What is Persuasive Writing?

​Persuasive writing is a type of writing that tries to convince the reader to agree with the writer's opinion or belief.

Open Ended

Should I learn to play football or basketball? Persuade me.

Multiple Choice

In a persuasive essay we need to include an opening statement which tells the...

• opinion

• conclusion

• answer

• reasons

Multiple Choice

In a persuasive essay you should support your opinion with _______ and _______.

• adjectives / adverbs

• reasons / examples

• thoughts / ideas

• pictures / photographs

Multiple Choice

A concluding statement in a persuasive essay should...

• be very long.

• give facts and opinions.

• give examples.

• summarize your reasons.

Poll

Vote for which topic we should write about this week!

• All children should learn another language at school.

• Students shouldn't have to wear uniforms to school.

Open Ended

Why do you think children should learn another language at school?

Open Ended

Why do you think children shouldn't have to learn another language at school?

Open Ended

Why do you think students should have to wear a uniform to school?

Open Ended

Why do you think students shouldn't have to wear a uniform to school?