English 6- 4th Quarter (Finals)

We use persuasive writing to share our point of view with others

• True

• False

What is the purpose of persuasive writing?

• To inform

• To tell a story

• To tell 'how-to'

• To convince

Which sentence in this paragraph is the thesis statement?

All students should be required to wear uniforms to school. The average family spends $1500 a year on clothes for school. In this economy, that seems like a lot of money! Many people argue that students should wear uniforms to school instead of their own clothes. Wearing school uniforms saves families money, reduces bullying, and allows students to focus on academics instead of style.

• In this economy, that seems like a lot of money!

• Many people argue that students should wear uniforms to school instead of their own clothes.

• Wearing school uniforms saves families money, reduces bullying, and allows students to focus on academics instead of style.

• All students should be required to wear uniforms to school.

Which statement does BEST support the argument that all schools should be within walking distance of students' homes?

• Less pollution because the school is closed.

• No students can use the excuse that they missed the bus.

• Students can be neighbors

• Carpool is fun.

Which of these is a reason to write a persuasive writing?

• to make someone laugh

• to change someone's mind about something

• to make people better persons

• to inform

Which of the following uses persuasive skills?

• a novel

• a trailer of a movie

• a birthday card

• a set of rules

The first process in writing before you start working on your draft is:

• brainstorm

• publish

• revise

• edit

True or False. Details and reasons make your persuasive writing well written and convincing.

• True

• False

In what situation would persuasive writing be the best choice?

• writing a story about an imaginary talking car.

• To tell your friend all the facts you learned about tigers.

• Writing creatively about Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs

• Writing to ask your mum for pancakes for every meal

What is a claim?

• an opinion that states something to be true

• a fact from multiple pieces of research

• a way to hook your reader

• a jury's statement