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WorksheetsTeaching Students How to Write a Persuasive Paragraph
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
What is the purpose of learning how to write a persuasive paragraph?
To improve my reading skills
To become an effective communicator
To be able to watch more television
To convince someone to buy a gift for me
What does a persuasive paragraph usually consist of?
A topic sentence, supporting/body sentences, and a concluding/closing sentence
A thesis statement and supporting evidence
A summary of the main points
A conclusion that restates the main argument
How can reading examples of persuasive writing help you?
It improves my grammar skills.
It develops my creativity.
It helps me to understand how to structure a persuasive paragraph.
I will learn how to write a persuasive essay.
What is the first step in writing a persuasive paragraph?
Revising
Editing
Planning
Proofreading
What should students do after planning?
Write the first draft.
Revise their work.
Edit for clarity.
Gather supporting evidence.
What should students check for when revising their work?
Ideas, organization, voice, word choice, and sentence fluency
Spelling and punctuation errors
Grammatical mistakes
Formatting and citation errors
What is the next step after mastering writing a persuasive paragraph?
Writing a persuasive essay
Reading more examples of persuasive writing
Learning how to write a research paper
Practicing creative writing
What should students consider when writing a persuasive paragraph for both adults and other students?
Using complex vocabulary and formal language
Writing in a voice that appeals to both parties
Including personal anecdotes and experiences
Focusing only on the opinions of adults
How many or points reasons should students give to support their opinion or position in a short persuasive paragraph?
One
Two
Two or three
Three
What should students check for when editing their draft?
Punctuation errors
Spelling errors
Word usage errors
All of the above
What is the purpose of the closing sentence in a persuasive paragraph?
To introduce a new topic
To summarize the main points
To provide a call to action
To restate the topic sentence
What is the purpose of a persuasive paragraph?
To entertain the reader
To inform the reader
To persuade the reader
To describe a personal experience
