Persuasive Writing for Kids - Episode 5: Writing an Introduction

In this episode on persuasive writing, the focus is on crafting an effective introduction. The video explains that persuasion involves convincing others and highlights the importance of starting with an engaging introduction. It suggests using questions as hooks to capture the reader's interest and advises on clearly stating your request in a polite manner. The episode concludes with a preview of the next episode, which will cover writing a persuasive letter.

What is the primary goal of persuasive writing?

• To inform the reader

• To entertain the reader

• To convince the reader

• To confuse the reader

Why is it important to start with an introduction in persuasive writing?

• To immediately list all reasons

• To conclude the argument

• To hook the reader's interest

• To confuse the reader

Which of the following is a suggested way to start an introduction?

• With a list of facts

• With a conclusion

• With a question

• With a long story

What should you do after hooking the reader with a question?

• Ignore the reader's interest

• End the writing

• State your request clearly and politely

• List all your reasons

What is the next step after writing an introduction in persuasive writing?

• Start a new topic

• Explain your reasons

• Conclude the writing

• Ignore the introduction