Persuasive Writing for Kids - Episode 2: Brainstorming Topics

This video tutorial on persuasive writing focuses on brainstorming. It explains that persuasive writing is a form of opinion writing aimed at convincing others. The video guides students on how to brainstorm ideas by thinking about changes they want in their lives, whether at home, school, or in the community. It emphasizes choosing topics that are personally important and provides examples to help generate ideas. The tutorial concludes by preparing students for the next step: planning their persuasive writing, which will be covered in the following episode.

What is the primary goal of persuasive writing?

• To entertain the reader

• To describe a scene

• To convince the reader

• To inform the reader

Which of the following is NOT a suggested area to think about for persuasive writing topics?

• Your home

• Your classroom

• Your community

• Your favorite movie

What is the first step in brainstorming for persuasive writing?

• Writing a draft

• Thinking about changes you want

• Researching facts

• Creating an outline

What should you consider when choosing a topic from your brainstormed ideas?

• The topic you care about the most

• The topic that is most popular

• The topic that is easiest to write about

• The topic that is least controversial

What is the next step after choosing your persuasive writing topic?

• Ask for feedback

• Conduct interviews

• Make a plan

• Start writing immediately