Persuasive Writing for Kids - Episode 1: What is It?
2 min3rd4th5thReading & Writing (ELA)
Summary
An introduction to persuasive writing: convincing a reader to agree with you or take action, using an opinion plus strong reasons.
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Teaching resources
Discussion questions
Persuasive writing tries to change what a reader thinks or does.
- What is the goal of persuasive writing?
- How is persuading different from just stating an opinion?
- Where do you see persuasive writing in real life?
Quick work-a-long
Words to know: persuade, convince, audience
- Name something you'd like to persuade someone to do.
- Write one reason that might convince them.