The Persuasive Letter

Mr. Griot introduces the concept of persuasive letters through a story about Robin, a third grader upset about her favorite TV show being canceled. He explains the six steps to writing a persuasive letter and helps Robin craft her own letter to the TV station. The video concludes with a call to action for viewers to write their own persuasive letters.

What was the main reason Robin was upset?

• She missed the school bus.

• Her favorite TV show was being canceled.

• She lost her homework.

• She had a fight with a friend.

What is the primary goal of a persuasive letter?

• To inform the reader about a topic.

• To describe a personal experience.

• To entertain the reader.

• To convince someone to believe or do something.

Which of the following is NOT a step in writing a persuasive letter?

• Write a conclusion.

• Summarize opposing opinions.

• Write a poem.

• Think of a problem.

What tool did Robin use to organize her ideas for the letter?

• A graphic organizer.

• A calculator.

• A dictionary.

• A thesaurus.

What did Robin include in her letter to grab the reader's attention?

• A list of facts.

• A drawing.

• An attention-grabbing introduction.

• A joke.

What reason did Robin give for keeping The Tweeny Twins on TV?

• The show is the only one available.

• The show has a large adult audience.

• The show is entertaining and educational.

• The show is too expensive to cancel.

How did Robin conclude her letter?

• By asking for a meeting.

• By thanking the reader for their time.

• By listing more shows to watch.

• By writing a poem.