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Persuasive Argument Planning Worksheet
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Persuasive Argument Planning Worksheet
📝 Part 1: Choose Your Topic
1. Select ONE topic you would like to write a persuasive argument about. Tick your choice:
Should school lunches be free for all students?
Should students be allowed to use mobile phones at school?
Should homework be banned on weekends?
Should school uniforms be compulsory?
Other topic: _________________________________
2. What is your opinion on this topic? Write a clear statement:
I believe that ________________________________________________________________
because ____________________________________________________________________
🧠 Part 2: Brainstorming Your Arguments
3. Use this graphic organiser to brainstorm your main reasons. Write at least 3 strong reasons that support your opinion:
My Opinion: ________________________________________________
Reason 1: ___________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
Reason 2: ___________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
Reason 3: ___________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
Reason 4 (optional): ________________________________
___________________________________________________________
📊 Part 3: Supporting Evidence and Examples
4. For each of your main reasons, provide specific evidence or examples to make your argument stronger:
Reason 1: ___________________________________________
Evidence/Example: ________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
Reason 2: ___________________________________________
Evidence/Example: ________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
Reason 3: ___________________________________________
Evidence/Example: ________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
5. What types of evidence make arguments stronger? Tick all that apply:
Statistics and numbers
Expert opinions
Personal experiences
Real-life examples
Research findings
Quotes from reliable sources
🔗 Part 4: Linking Words and Phrases
6. Match the linking words/phrases with their purpose in persuasive writing:
1. Because
2. For example
3. In addition
4. Furthermore
5. Therefore
A. To add more information
B. To give a specific example
C. To show a conclusion
D. To explain a reason
E. To add another point
7. Complete these sentences using appropriate linking words:
Students should have longer lunch breaks _____________ they need time to eat properly and socialise.
_____________, many students feel rushed during the current 20-minute break.
_____________, schools in Finland have 45-minute lunch breaks and report better student wellbeing.
📋 Part 5: Organising Your Argument Structure
8. Plan the structure of your persuasive writing using this outline template:
INTRODUCTION
Hook (interesting opening): ________________________________
___________________________________________________________
My opinion statement: ___________________________________
___________________________________________________________
BODY PARAGRAPH 1
Main reason: ______________________________________________
Evidence/Example: _________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
BODY PARAGRAPH 2
Main reason: ______________________________________________
Evidence/Example: _________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
BODY PARAGRAPH 3
Main reason: ______________________________________________
Evidence/Example: _________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
CONCLUSION
Restate opinion: __________________________________________
Call to action: ___________________________________________
___________________________________________________________
🎯 Part 6: Audience and Purpose
9. Who is your target audience for this persuasive writing?
Students
Teachers
Parents
School principal
Government officials
General public
10. How will knowing your audience affect your language choices? Explain:
11. What do you want your audience to do after reading your persuasive writing?
✅ Part 7: Self-Assessment Checklist
12. Before you finish, check that your planning includes all these elements:
I have chosen a clear topic and stated my opinion
I have at least 3 strong reasons supporting my opinion
Each reason has specific evidence or examples
I have planned linking words to connect my ideas
I have organised my ideas into a clear structure
I have considered my audience and purpose
My argument is logical and persuasive
13. What is one thing you're most confident about in your argument plan?
14. What is one area you might need to strengthen before writing your draft?
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