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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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Hamburger Persuasive Paragraph Template
A planning template to help plan a persuasive writing paragraph.
Persuasive Writing Structure Exemplar
An annotated example of a persuasive text, highlighting correct structure and persuasive devices.
Persuasive Writing Prompt Cards (2)
A set of 20 persuasive writing prompt cards for the middle and upper years.
Persuasive Devices Match Up
Match up each example to the persuasive technique that has been used.
Persuasive Devices Match Up (With Definitions)
Match up each example to the persuasive technique that has been used. Scaffolded learning with definition of each technique included.
Persuasive Devices Word Search
A fun way to consolidate understanding of the structure of persuasive texts and persuasive devices.
Persuasive Language Devices Worksheet
Read about 10 persuasive language techniques and then write an example of each.
Persuasive Language Devices Poster
A list of 10 persuasive language techniques and an example of each.
OREO Persuasive Writing Template
A planning template to help plan and organise ideas for a persuasive text.
‘Thrill Valley’ Persuasive Text
Read the text and identify examples of persuasive techniques that have been used.
‘Children & Sport’ Persuasive Text
Read the text and identify examples of persuasive techniques that have been used.
The Skatepark: Fact & Opinion
Letter to the Editor: Fact & Opinion
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