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Persuasive writing is writing that aims to convince the reader of an idea or an opinion and often, to take action. To be persuasive, writers must choose their words carefully. This collection of persuasive writing worksheets helps learners use persuasive writing techniques including modality, hyperbole, similes, metaphors, rhetorical questions, using facts, alliteration and more. Watch our Persuasive Language Video Series. Find more persuasive writing resources at Persuasive Language (Grammar).

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Identifying Evaluative Language

Find the evaluative language used in each sentence.

Sorting Evaluative Language

Show whether the evaluative words are positive or negative.

Plan for Persuasive Language

A planning sheet to help students plan to use persuasive devices in their writing.

Persuade: Books or TV? (1)

Write to persuade others whether books or TV are better (early years).

Persuade: Books or TV? (2)

Plan and write to persuade others whether books or TV are better (middle and upper years).

Persuasive Writing Prompt Cards (1)

A set of 12 persuasive writing prompt cards for the early and middle years.

Persuade: Indoor or Outdoor? (Early)

Write to persuade others whether indoor play or outdoor play is better (early years).

Persuasive Devices Poster Set

A poster set explaining 7 different persuasive devices, such as alliteration, emotive language & exaggeration.

Identifying Pathos, Logos & Ethos

Each sentence uses pathos, logos, or ethos to persuade. Show which has been used.

Pathos, Logos, Ethos in Ads (2)

Analyse the ads and show which mode/s of persuasion have been used and how they have been used.

Pathos, Logos, Ethos in Ads (1)

Analyse the ads and show which mode/s of persuasion have been used and how they have been used.

Using Pathos, Logos & Ethos (2)

This worksheet guides learners to advertise products/services using pathos, logos and ethos.