Persuasive Writing Worksheets

Persuasive Writing is when you..: write to ask for something. Dear Zookeper,This is the..: greeting. Which word do we use to give a reason why: because. If someone has to do something, which word would you use?You ________ go to the reason room. : must. Yours Sincerely Daniel This is called the..: Sign Off. Why do we need the address on a letter: it tell us where the letter is from . What does 'Dear Sophie' need after it: A comma. What does your first sentence need to say in a persuasive letter: What you want. If you want someone to do something but they don't have to, what word would you use?You_________ drink water every day. : should. Words 'he, she, it, they, we' are called..: Personal Pronouns

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The writer's position on a problem or issue is called the: claim. In order to write a successful argument, you must use ___ to support claims, and ____ to support your reasons: reasons, evidence. When gathering evidence, use credible ___ and take notes: sources. Always make sure to disprove the ___ argument: opposing.      This element is the first line of your writing: Hook. Acknowledging why someone may disagree with you is known as this: Counterclaim. This is based on personal experience, quotes, facts and statistics that support your reasons: Reason. This is a debatable statement that forms the main point of your argument: Claim. This helps support your main claim and gives the reader a basis for accepting your main claim: Reason. This element wraps up all loose ends and finishes strong: Conclusion. This is the part of the introduction paragraph that catches readers’ attention: Hook. This shows how you know you’re right: Evidence. This disputes or disagrees with your claim: Counterclaim. This follows your claim: Reason. Introduce this with statements such as, “It may be argued that ….”, “Contrary to evidence…”,  “It is true, however, ….” or any other statement that acknowledges conflicting viewpoints: Counterclaim. What type of hook is this?I was living in Arkansas the first time I met prejudice face to face: Personal Anecdote. What type of hook is this?Each year there is one Lego block made for every person in the world. Think about it: Fascinating Fact. One type of hook you can use for writing is called an anecdote. What is the definition of anecdote? : A short story or scene. Which type of hook is this?John Wooden once said, "Never mistake activity for achievement." : Quote