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Writing – Persuasive Writing

Writing · Level 4 · Worksheet 2 of 5 · CCSS: W.4.1, W.4.1b · Practice Set 7

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Practice SetsSet 1 Set 2 Set 3 Set 4 Set 5 Set 6 Set 7 Set 8 Set 9 Set 10

1 What is Persuasive Writing?

📢 Persuasive writing tries to convince someone to agree with your opinion. Read this example.

I think kids should be allowed to choose their own after-school activities. First, kids learn best when they are excited about what they're doing. Second, trying different activities helps kids discover new talents. Finally, having a choice teaches kids to make responsible decisions. For all of these reasons, I believe kids should choose their own after-school activities.

Question	Answer
What is the author's opinion?
How many reasons does the author give?
What is the first reason?
What signal words did the author use? (first, second...)

2 Plan Your Persuasive Writing

📝 Choose a topic and plan 3 reasons to support your opinion.

Pick a Topic Schools should have a bike-riding day Classrooms should take turns picking the class song Students should get extra recess for good teamwork Your own idea!

Part	My Plan
My opinion:
Reason 1:
Reason 2:
Reason 3:
Closing statement:

3 Write Your Persuasive Paragraph

✍️ Use your plan to write a persuasive paragraph. Use signal words like "first," "second," "finally," and "I believe."

4 Persuasive Checklist

✅ Did you include everything a persuasive paragraph needs?

Checklist	✓
I clearly stated my opinion.
I gave at least 3 reasons.
I used signal words (first, second, finally).
I have a strong closing sentence.
My writing would convince someone to agree with me.

5 SBA Writing Rubric Self-Check

The state test scores your writing in three areas. Check your work from above and rate yourself honestly.

Purpose & Organization (Score 1-4):

☐ I clearly stated my opinion/topic ☐ My ideas are in a logical order ☐ I used transitions between ideas ☐ I have a strong conclusion

My score: / 4

Evidence & Elaboration (Score 1-4):

☐ I gave reasons or evidence ☐ I explained my evidence ☐ I used specific details ☐ I used my own words

My score: / 4

Conventions (Score 0-2):

☐ My spelling is correct ☐ My grammar and punctuation are correct

My score: / 2

What I will fix before turning in my writing:

+ Bonus Writing Practice

Add one more short writing task for Set 7.

Prompt: Write about a celebration for a teammate.