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Writing – Persuasive Writing

Writing · Level 4 · Worksheet 2 of 5 · CCSS: W.4.1, W.4.1b · Practice Set 8

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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 our school should plant more trees on the playground. First, trees provide shade so kids can play comfortably on hot days. Second, trees give a home to birds and other small animals. Finally, planting trees teaches students to care for the environment. For all of these reasons, I believe our school should plant more trees.

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 Students should design their own classroom bulletin board Recess should include a quiet corner for reading Schools should host a family game night 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 8.

Prompt: Write about a book you liked for the librarian.