Persuasive writing · Grade 2
In Grade 2 you get fluent with: giving your opinion with reasons.
Persuasive writing tries to make the reader agree with the writer or do something: adverts, letters, leaflets, speeches and reviews. It has a clear viewpoint, strong reasons and powerful language.
Key facts
- Structure: an opening that says what you want; paragraphs with one reason each, backed by evidence; a counter-argument with its answer; a conclusion with a call to action.
Worked examples
Example 1
Give your opinion with a reason: should break time be longer?
Answer: I think break time should be longer because we would have more time to play and rest.
Example 2
Add a second reason with also: Dogs are great pets because they are loyal.
Answer: Dogs are great pets because they are loyal. They also keep you active.
Example 3
Make this advert more persuasive: Buy our juice.
Answer: Try our fresh, fruity juice: it's the tastiest in town!