Persuasive Writing Practice

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📝 Part 1: Persuasive Techniques

1. Which persuasive technique uses facts and statistics to convince the reader?

Ethos

Logos

Pathos

Kairos

2. Identify the persuasive techniques used in this sentence: "Every caring parent wants the best education for their child - that's why 85% of local families choose Greenfield Academy."

Emotional appeal

Statistics

Bandwagon effect

Rhetorical question

3. Which opening would be most effective for persuading teenagers to volunteer at a local charity?

"Volunteering has many benefits for society."

"Imagine the smile on a child's face when you help make their day brighter."

"Many people volunteer in the UK each year."

"You should volunteer because it's good."

4. Complete this sentence: A counter-argument is important in persuasive writing because it ________________.

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✍️ Part 2: Planning Your Argument

5. Choose ONE topic below and write three strong arguments to support your position:

Topics: School uniforms should be mandatory / Mobile phones should be banned in schools / Homework should be limited to 30 minutes per night

Your chosen topic: ________________________________________

Argument 1:

Argument 2:

Argument 3:

6. Write one counter-argument that someone might use against your position, and explain how you would respond to it:

Counter-argument:

Your response:

🎯 Part 3: Writing Practice

7. Write the opening paragraph for your persuasive piece. Include a hook, clearly state your position, and preview your main arguments. (100-150 words)

8. Write a powerful concluding sentence that would end your persuasive piece and call your reader to action:

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