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Welcome to the Persuasive Writing Learning Space.
Welcome to the Persuasive Writing Learning Space.
What is a persuasive?
Persuasive writing is used to convince or persuade a reader that the writer’s opinion of a topic or cause is correct. When writing persuasive essays students need to be well versed in word selection, framing logical arguments and creating a strong cohesive closing argument.
Stage 1: planning for success
Stage 1: planning for success
NAPLAN_P_Step1_FA_ClassroomPowerPoint_Final.pptxNAPLAN_P_Step1_FA_LessonNotes_Final.docxNAPLAN_P_Step1_OE_ClassroomPowerPoint_Final.pptxNAPLAN_P_Step1_OE_LessonNotes_Final.docxNAPLAN_P_Step1_FA_StudentResources_Final.pdfNAPLAN_P_Step1_OE_StudentResources_Final.pdfNAPLAN_P_Step1_Certificate_Final.pdfActivity 1: Step 1 Planning for Success
Learning Intention: Be able to generate concepts and ideas for a persuasive text. Be able to engage in creative brainstorming.
Explain to the class that the key to a strong piece of writing is always in the planning! You need to think first and write second.
Introduce the Persuasive Planner.
Introduce Sample Texts: (Before and After Samples)
1: drive.google.com/file/d/1KMlREM8vrIE9IKS6rSxfALZ5jzKCrsml/view?usp=share_link
2: Year 2 Sample Full Text Sample:
www.sevenstepswriting.com/persuasive-writing/persuasive-writing-samples/
3: Year 5 Sample Full Text Sample:
www.sevenstepswriting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/PersuasiveSpeech-PrimaryWinner-TextOnly.pdf
ACTIVITY PPT: Introduce to the genre using the PPT and complete the lesson using the PPT: drive.google.com/file/d/1Ep-gHf4YEP5hubhD_WGgHd-C8mxK_x4Y/view?usp=share_link
Sample Video: War on Waste: www.youtube.com/watch?v=WeHPwyfOuZo
Step 1: Show Persuasive Planner
Step 2: Select a topic for the class to brainstorm ideas for both for and against as a class for 5 minutes from the list below:
Weekends should be longer
Why I should get more pocket money
Should parents always tell the truth to their children?
Mornings are better than evenings
If only I had (listened/done) …
What makes a good friend?
What makes a better pet – cats or dogs?
Everyone should learn to …
Why my mum and dad are the greatest
Lunchtime is too short
Step 3: Ask students to form into groups of three. Ask each group to select three of their best arguments. Then ask students to order these from good to be arguments and record these in a sentence that uses a persuasive device as outlined in the PPT.
Students complete task following the PPT.
Reflection: Ask students to share their arguments with the class.
6 Es of Persuasion.pdfPersuasive Writing Graph Landscape.pdf
Explanation of Persuasive Devices PPT
au-t2-e-3536-years-36-persuasive-devices-powerpoint-english_ver_2.pptSample Filled Persuasive Graph
Persuasive Writing Sample Graph.pdfActivity 2: Brainstorming & Planning Session 2
Learning Intention: Be able to engage in creative brainstorming. Understand the power of group brainstorming.
View Exemplar to generate great reasons for and against: teacherhub.sevenstepswriting.com/resources/529
Writing Prompts: www.sevenstepswriting.com/persuasive-writing/persuasive-writing-prompts/
Select a topic and brainstorm as a class arguments for and against as a class.
Ice-cream is better than chocolate
Books are better than tv
Students then form into groups of three to complete task the with another topic. Use the 6 E’s PPT strategies to develop arguments for writing an argument. Model to the class an example: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1_J1eBRdsvrgPl0fhV0-xx3V7LUGussk4/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=110012826580237817283&rtpof=true&sd=true
More Resources: teacherhub.sevenstepswriting.com/resources/117
Students complete task following the PPT.
Reflection: Ask students to share their arguments with the class.
stage 2: sizzling starts
stage 2: sizzling starts
NAPLAN_P_Step2_ClassroomPowerPoint_Final.pptxNAPLAN_P_Step2_LessonNotes_Final.docxNAPLAN_P_Step2_StudentResources_Final.pdfNAPLAN_P_Step2_Certificate_Final.pdfActivity 3: (Step 2) Sizzling Starts
Learning Intention: Create an opening statement that captures audience attention.
Review Sizzling Start Samples for Persuasive Texts teacherhub.sevenstepswriting.com/resources/238
Seven Steps Step 2 Activity: www.sevenstepswriting.com/persuasive-writing/persuasive-writing-prompts/
More Resources: teacherhub.sevenstepswriting.com/resources/533
Use the 6 E’s PPT strategies to develop arguments for writing an argument. Model to the class an example: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1_J1eBRdsvrgPl0fhV0-xx3V7LUGussk4/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=110012826580237817283&rtpof=true&sd=true
Complete PPT for the lesson.
Strong Start Strategies (See Persuasive Devices Anchor Chart and PPT in Session 1:
Use narrative
Use dialogue
Use emotional appeal
Use humour.
Topic: The Bravest Person I Know.
Brainstorm 10 or more arguments.
Model a sizzling start strategy to the class on the board.
Explain to students that they will form into groups of three and select a topic to write a Sizzling start using a strategy.
Students complete task following the PPT.
Reflection: Ask students to share their arguments with the class.
au-t2-e-3536-years-36-persuasive-devices-powerpoint-english_ver_2.pptstage 3: tightening tension - gradual build up of persuasion
stage 3: tightening tension - gradual build up of persuasion
NAPLAN_N_Step3_ClassroomPowerPoint_Final.pptxNAPLAN_N_Step3_LessonNotes_Final.docxNAPLAN_N_Step3_StudentResources_Final.pdfNAPLAN_N_Step3_Certificate_Final.pdfActivity 4: (Step 3) Tightening Tension (Gradual Build-up of Persuasion)
Learning Intention: Know how to push through to Alpha for originality (Your first idea is often the one everyone else thinks of too).
Tightening Tension in Persuasive Writing: Use link: www.sevenstepswriting.com/tightening-tension-in-persuasive-writing/
Seven Steps Step 3 Activity: www.sevenstepswriting.com/persuasive-writing/persuasive-writing-prompts/
Look at an annotated examples of a persuasive text using the before and after model to illustrate strategies:www.sevenstepswriting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/P_AllSteps_AWS_Persuasive-Essay_RB.pdf
Use the FACTS Strategy Poster/PPT for ideas on how to start a sentence for an argument.
Highlight these:
Use the Twinkl Persuasive Devices to teach and model. Use link: drive.google.com/file/d/1BRLiOXVIpwrjy7MPgoMuPCb_e60qnXFL/view
Use the 6 E’s PPT strategies to develop arguments for writing an argument. Model to the class an example: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1_J1eBRdsvrgPl0fhV0-xx3V7LUGussk4/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=110012826580237817283&rtpof=true&sd=true
Model using one strategy to write one argument on the board for students to see.
Use the Seven Steps PPT to work through the lesson: drive.google.com/file/d/1vjVw2bp9s7eLzJ4Y7eSPw6ZtlkXru4pF/view?usp=sharing
Explain to students that they will brainstorm 10 arguments for their chosen stance and then select one strategy to record the best argument into a paragraph.
More Resource Material:drive.google.com/file/d/1BFLR7v9Pxe1KFsHhucApKAwcfAYlIHIg/view?usp=sharing
Students complete task.
Ask students to share their writing with the class.
Activity 5: (Step 4) Dynamic Dialogue
Learning Intention: Use direct quotes to support your argument.
Complete task from Seven Steps Step 4 Activity: www.sevenstepswriting.com/persuasive-writing/persuasive-writing-prompts/
Activity 6: (Step 5) Show Don't Tell
Learning Intention: Paint a picture about how you feel about something.
Complete task from Seven Steps Step 5 Activity: www.sevenstepswriting.com/persuasive-writing/persuasive-writing-prompts/
stage 3: exciting endings
stage 3: exciting endings
NAPLAN_N_Step7_ClassroomPowerPoint_Final.pptxNAPLAN_N_Step7_LessonNotes_Final.docxNAPLAN_N_Step7_StudentResources_Final.pdfNAPLAN_N_Step7_Certificate_Final.pdfActivity 7: (Step 6) Ban the Boring!
Learning Intention: To avoid using strategies that lack emotion or creativity.
These include using I think, believe, feel, etc or first, second and third. We need to use better strategies to engage our reader.
Complete task from Seven Steps Step 6 Activity: www.sevenstepswriting.com/persuasive-writing/persuasive-writing-prompts/
Activity 8: (Step 7) Ending With Impact (Conclusion)
Learning Intention: Convince the reader by engaging their emotions when writing a conclusion to a persuasive text. To create a call to action or a question.
Show exemplars of Ending with impacts for a persuasive:www.sevenstepswriting.com/ending-with-impact/
Complete task from Seven Steps Step 7 Activity: www.sevenstepswriting.com/persuasive-writing/persuasive-writing-prompts/
Review techniques. Review PPT.
Technique 1: Link to opening/circular ending
Technique 1: Link to opening/circular ending
Technique 2: Paint a word picture (Show, Don’t Tell)
Technique 2: Paint a word picture (Show, Don’t Tell)
Technique 3: Call to action
Technique 3: Call to action
Model as a class writing an ending to a topic link list below.
Prompt Ideas: www.sevenstepswriting.com/persuasive-writing/persuasive-writing-prompts/
Then explain to students that they will use a technique to write an ending for a topic.
Students complete the task.
Ask students to share their writing with the class and students have to work out what strategy they used.
au-t2-e-3536-years-36-persuasive-devices-powerpoint-english_ver_2.pptUse the 6 E’s PPT strategies to develop arguments for writing an argument. Model to the class an example:
Activity 9: Planning to Write A Persuasive
Learning Intention: I can use the persuasive writing graph template to create my own draft persuasive text.
Create a plan for your own persuasive by following the steps below:
Brainstorm as many arguments as possible. Select the three best arguments from 1 to 3.
Developing a sizzling start.
Gradual Build-Up of Persuasion ( Argument 1 -strong, Argument 2 - medium and Argument 3 - strongest)
Ending with impact - Conclusion
Use previous lesson resources to create your plan. Fill in the plan with as much detail as possible. Discuss your plan with an adult or other family member/friend.
Activity 10: Drafting Own Persuasive Text (Warm Write)
Learning Intention: I can use my persuasive writing graph and strategies taught to write a full draft of my persuasive text.
Using a book, begin to use all the strategies taught during each previous activity to write a draft of your persuasive text.
Remember to:
Think about your story before writing by sharing your plan by describing it to an adult or friend.
Record information using full and proper sentences. Each sentence should contain one main step or elements in the story.
Check all sentences start with a capital letter and end with either a full stop, exclamation mark or question mark.
Re-read your draft writing to check it makes sense and has no important details missing.
Review spelling for accuracy using the Spelling and Reading Tools and spelling rules.
Writing Criterion Scale.pdfStage Two Tasks
Activity 1: Persuasive Advertising
Learning Intention: I can identify the persuasive devices used in advertisements.
Discuss advertisements on TV, in magazines etc. Ask what their purpose/intention is.. Turn and talk about your favourite ad and why it is your favourite. Show Persuasive devices powerpoint.
Teacher and students to watch videos of advertisements and discuss persuasive devices. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azttKmT0rVc
Students write down AFOREST in their Writer’s Notebooks
Activity 2: Creating an Advertisement.
Learning Intention: I can create an advertisement using persuasive devices.
Revise the persuasive devices Power Point and brainstorm how you would use the AFOREST devices in an advertisement.
e.g fact: the human body requires 3 serves of fruit a day, if you eat this bar, you will be healthy.
Rhetorical Question: do you want to be the only one of your friends without a scooter this summer?
Emotive Language:
These lonely dogs need your help, rescue one today and put a smile back on their miserable faces.
Students create a persuasive advertisement using persuasive devices from Power Point.
Share gallery.
au-t2-e-3536-years-36-persuasive-devices-powerpoint-english_ver_2.pptAgree or Disagree Persuasive Language Game PowerPoint.pptxActivity 3: Creating Arguments on a Topic
Learning Intention: I can co-create for/against arguments on a topic.
Divide the class into groups and ask them to discuss the following topic: It is better to be an only child than to have siblings.
Give the groups TWO minutes to brainstorm reasons FOR the statement. Then give them another TWO minutes to brainstorm reasons AGAINST.
Ask half the groups to pick their three best reasons FOR and the other half to pick their three best reasons AGAINST. Pair up the groups and get them to share their reasons with the class. Vote on who is the most convincing in each instance.
Turn and talk/class reflection:
‘what made the strongest arguments? And why?’
Activity 4: Speeches
Learning Intention: I can identify the main persuasive arguments in a speech.
Watch the following YouTube clip, ‘Severn Suzuki at Rio Earth Summit’
Severn Cullis-Suzuki at Rio Summit 1992 - Bing video
Divide students into groups of four and ask them to make a list of the key arguments put forward by Severn in her speech about environmental issues.
What was her strongest argument? And why?
Activity 5: Persuasive Texts
Learning Intention: I can identify the purpose of a persuasive text.
Take a stand - Dogs are better than cats. Agree or Disagree? Students stand somewhere along the imaginary line - Ask students to justify why they are standing where they are.
Class Topic - Books vs TV Brainstorm Only
Look at Persuasive Structure
Students choose a topic that they would like to write about, from the list below.
The school day should be shorter.
Students should be allowed to use a mobile phone at school.
Students should be able to choose their own bed time.
Remote learning is better than learning at school.
Or any other topic they want to write about it
Students brainstorm as many ideas as possible ‘for’ and ‘against’ their chosen topic. Choose a side then order their ideas.
Share students’ brainstorming ideas.
1 - Persuasive Writing Worksheet Pack - No Prep Lesson Ideas.pdfActivity 6: Writing A Persuasive Text
Learning Intention: I can write to persuade.
Take a stand - Friday Treats should happen everyday. Students stand somewhere along the imaginary line between ‘agree’ and ‘disagree’ - Ask students to justify why they are standing where they are.
Model - Intro writing - using ideas brainstormed from yesterday. Books vs TV
Sizzling Start, Start in the action, Use a statistic, Onomatopoeia, Alliteration, Emotive Language
Books vs TV
Continue Writing - Topic chosen.
Write your Introduction paragraph ONLY
Share students' introductions.
Activity 7: Writing A Persuasive Text
Learning Intention: I can write to persuade.
Take a stand - Students should be able to wear what they like to school each day. Students stand somewhere along the imaginary line between ‘agree’ and ‘disagree’ - Ask students to justify why they are standing where they are.
Model - First paragraph writing Books vs TV.
Use your brainstorming ideas. Decide which are your strongest ideas.
Continue Writing - Topic chosen.
Write your First argument paragraph ONLY (and complete introduction)
Share students' introductions and first paragraphs.
Activity 8: Writing A Persuasive Text
Learning Intention: I can write to persuade.
Take a stand - The school day should be shorter. Students stand somewhere along the imaginary line between ‘agree’ and ‘disagree’ - Ask students to justify why they are standing where they are.
Model - Second Paragraph writing Books vs TV
Use your brainstorming ideas. Decide which are your next strongest ideas.
Continue Writing - Topic chosen.
Write your Second argument paragraph ONLY (and complete introduction and first paragraph)
Share students' introductions, first and second paragraphs.
Persuasive Writing Stimulus Pages:
10 minutes planning time - Use pictures and descriptive words to help create a story.
30 minutes - writing a first draft
10 minutes - edit, revise and up level writing by checking sentences are correctly punctuated, make sense, use complex vocabulary, varied sentence openers, etc.
Books or TV.pdfCity or Country.pdfShouldSchoolBeCompulsory-1.pptx201119_NAPLAN_2011_Final_Test_Writing_prompt.pdfCongratulations!
You have completed the Persuasive Writing unit of work. Now is the time to celebrate by sharing all your writing with family and friends.
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