WorksheetsPersuasive Writing Process
Total questions: 51
Worksheet time: 26mins
When given a text-based essay, what should you do first?
Read the passages.
Look for evidence.
Read the prompt.
Make a prediction.
When you read the writing prompt, you should ________________.
Highlight one sentence.
Determine the type of essay and the topic of the essay.
Determine the main idea.
Look for supporting details that back up your claim.
How many types of essays could you write?
1
2
3
4
What is the most popular type of essay on the state test?
Narrative
Informational
Persuasive
Research-based
What is the author's purpose for a persuasive essay?
to teach
to inform
to entertain
to convince or persuade
After determining the type of essay and the topic of the essay from the writing prompt, you should ________.
read the passages.
draw a graphic organizer.
start typing.
plan your introduction paragraph.
As you are reading the passages, you should ____________.
highlight words you do not know.
identify the main idea of each paragraph.
look for red reasons and purple proof.
determine the theme.
True or false: Red reasons can be copied word-for-word from the text.
true
false
True or false: Purple proof is specific.
true
false
True or false: For persuasive essays, it is a good idea to decide your opinion before reading the passages.
true
false
True or false: For persuasive essays, you should choose which argument is your favorite, not the easiest.
true
false
Once you choose the easiest argument, what do you do next?
draw your graphic organizer.
write your claim.
copy your purple proof.
choose your two reasons.
When you draw your graphic organizer, what acronym do you use to plan your introduction?
HAT
HOT
HIS
HAS
What does "H" stand for in your introduction?
Heading
Hyperbole
Handle
Hook
When you are writing your hook, you are trying to...
explain why your perspective is the best
make the opposing side or other side sound terrible OR make your side look amazing
ask your readers an important question
tell a story
Begin your hook with the following sentence starter:
Some critics may argue
Sources one and two explain
In conclusion,
Picture this. You _____________.
What does the "O" stand for in your introduction?
opposing perspective or other side
objective
onomatopoeia
The "O" section found in the introduction paragraph provides a __________.
counterclaim
question
piece of dialogue
random fact
How do you begin your "O" in your introduction paragraph?
First,
In other words,
Picture this. You ____
Some people may argue _____.
What is a claim?
A statement about what a person remembers
An opinion statement
A statement about what a passage is mostly about
Where is your claim written in your essay?
in the hook
in the body paragraphs
in the opposing viewpoint or other side
in the thesis statement
Which of the following is an example of a claim?
In a recent study, "The majority of students at Herold Elementary rode the bus."
Private schools should not provide transportation for students.
What will the students do if they cannot find a way to get for school?
Some critics may argue families will have difficulty getting their kids to school without a bussing system.
Which of the following is an example of a claim?
Handmade gifts mean the most.
In a recent survey of 100 people, 72% believed handmade gifts were more special than bought gifts.
Eighty-two percent of people who handmake gifts are women.
Half of Etsy sellers started their businesses to make money, not just to be creative.
True or false: The claim tells your readers your perspective. It does not tell the readers WHY you feel the way you do.
true
false
When you are writing your thesis statement, you become a(n) _________.
storyteller
expert
thief
Where will steal your words from for your thesis statement?
the passage
the title
the prompt
the multiple-choice questions
What do you do for the "R" in the body paragraphs?
Give your red reasons.
Restate your claim.
Remind your readers what the entire essay will be about.
Reword your purple proof.
Which of the sentences BEST restates the following claim:
School lunches should consist of healthy foods.
Students should have several lunch options.
Students deserve healthy foods for lunch.
Protein bars, tuna sandwiches, and cottage cheese are examples of healthy foods.
Students often gravitate towards unhealthy foods because they are tastier.
Which of the sentences BEST restates the following claim:
Four-day school weeks are optimal for learning.
In other words, the students' attendance will improve due to a shortened week.
Picture this. You are feeling in over your head after several days of school. You can tell the teachers are stretching their lessons just to fill up five days of learning.
Kids will be more productive if they are required to go to school for fewer days.
Students learn best during four-day school weeks.
What does the "A" stand for in RACE?
Answer WHY you feel the way you do by rewording your RED reason.
Analyze the writing prompt.
Answer with evidence.
Attempt to reword your claim.
True or False: Your red reason can be copied straight from the passage.
true
false
True or false: You can make up your own red reason. It does not have to come from the passage.
true
false
Which evidence supports the claim?
Holiday gift exchanges are a waste.
People usually end up with a gift they do not want.
Playing musical chairs is a perfect way to exchange gifts.
A gift exchange allows people to show appreciation for others.
Today, one of the most beloved Christmas traditions is having a gift exchange.
Which evidence supports the following claim?
Golden Retrievers are the best choice for families with small children.
They have the ability to be soft and gentle around babies and toddlers.
The Golden Retriever is a Scottish breed of retriever dog of medium size.
Golden Retrievers are great hunters and service dog workers.
They’ll eat anything, from the dinner in their bowl to toys, paper, and crayons.
Which evidence supports the following claim?
Multi-colored Christmas lights are better than white lights.
White lights provide a blank canvas.
Colored lights are so vibrant that no ornaments are required.
White lights compliment any decor.
The last thing anyone needs is a family fight over the color of Christmas lights.
What does the "C" mean in RACE?
Compare the pros and the cons
Clarify why you feel the way you do
Cite or copy your purple proof
True or false: When you copy your purple proof, you can change the wording.
true
false
True or false: You need to put your purple proof in quotations.
true
false
Which of the following sentence starters is NOT a way to start your purple proof?
To put it simply,
In the passage it reports,
According to the author,
The source reported,
Which purple proof is written correctly?
In passage 3 it says the hospital has the best surgeons in the world and they need the most updated technology to do their job.
In passage 3, "It says the hospital has the best surgeons in the world and they need the most updated technology to do their job."
In passage 3 it says, "the hospital has the best surgeon in the world and they need the most updated technology to do their job."
In passage 3 it says, "The hospital has the best surgeon in the world and they need the most updated technology to do their job."
What does the "E" stand for in RACE?
Entertain your readers
Explain the purpose of a thesis statement
Explain your purple proof
Evaluate what other people might believe
What are TWO ways you could begin your "E"?
In other words,
To put it simply,
First,
In the text I read,
True or false: You MUST put the "E" in your own words. No more stealing from the passages!
true
false
Which response is longer, the "C" or the "E"?
"C"
"E"
What is the minimum amount of body paragraphs you can have in your essay?
1
2
3
4
What is the minimum paragraph requirement for the ENTIRE essay?
2
3
4
5
Which of the following is NOT a way to begin your conclusion paragraph?
To wrap it up,
In summary,
In the first place,
In conclusion,
After you write "in conclusion" at the beginning of your conclusion paragraph, what do you do?
Name new reasons that support your claim
restate your claim
tell your readers they have reached the last paragraph of your essay
list a new fact
True or false: Making a graphic organizer is optional.
true
false
True or False: You do not need to find your reasons in BOTH passages. You can use just one passage.
true
false
When choosing your two red reasons, make sure to choose one reason for each side of the argument. For example, one reason for having extra recess and one reason against having extra recess.
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