Persuasive Writing for Kids - Episode 5: Writing an Introduction
2 min3rd4th5thReading & Writing (ELA)
Summary
Writing a persuasive introduction that grabs attention and states your position clearly so the reader knows what you want.
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Discussion questions
A persuasive opening hooks the reader and states your position.
- What two jobs does a persuasive introduction do?
- How can you grab a reader's attention at the start?
- How will you state your position clearly?
Quick work-a-long
Words to know: introduction, hook, position
- Write an opening that hooks the reader and states your position.
- Test it: is your position impossible to miss?