Writing a Persuasive Essay
Authored by Alice O'Brien
English
5th Grade
CCSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main goal of a persuasive essay?
To show both sides of a topic fairly.
To make the reader agree with the writer's opinion or to do something.
To tell the reader made-up stories for fun.
To share what the writer has gone through personally.
Tags
CCSS.W.5.1B
CCSS.W.5.1A
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How should ideas be put together in a persuasive essay?
In a mixed-up and messy way
Without any order
In a clear and logical way
All over the place
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.8
CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.6.8
CCSS.RI.4.8
CCSS.RI.6.5
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a word or phrase you can use to connect your ideas in a persuasive essay?
For example, 'furthermore', 'in addition', 'however', 'on the other hand', 'in conclusion', etc.
In contrast
In summary
Firstly
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.8
CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.6.8
CCSS.RI.4.8
CCSS.RI.6.5
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why should we use facts to help prove our point in a persuasive essay?
To make our essay stronger and convince people.
To make the essay confusing but interesting.
To show how much we know.
To make our essay longer.
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.8
CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.6.8
CCSS.RI.6.5
CCSS.RI.4.5
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How should a writer talk about opposite views in a convincing essay?
Acknowledge them and prove them wrong with facts and good reasons
Ignore them completely
Just say they are wrong without giving reasons
Agree with them and change what the essay is about
Tags
CCSS.W.5.1B
CCSS.W.5.1A
CCSS.W.5.2B
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What should a writer put at the end of a convincing essay?
A list of books and websites used in the essay
Starting to talk about something completely new
Saying the main idea again, summing up the important points, and asking the reader to think or do something
Talking about what the writer personally thinks
Tags
CCSS.W.5.1D
CCSS.W.5.2E
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why is it important to find the main idea in a persuasive essay?
It helps you understand what the writer is trying to say and the main points they are making.
It does not change how well you understand the essay.
Finding the main idea only makes the essay harder to understand.
The main idea isn't important in a persuasive essay.
Tags
CCSS.RI.5.8
CCSS.RI.5.5
CCSS.RI.6.8
CCSS.RI.4.8
CCSS.RI.4.5
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