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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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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.
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Sport in School: Analysing a Persuasive Text
Read and analyse a text arguing for more sport in schools.
Persuasive Devices Poster Set
A poster set explaining 7 different persuasive devices, such as alliteration, emotive language & exaggeration.
Sizzling Starts Poster Set
A set of 7 posters showing different ways to get a story off to a sizzling start!
Topic Sentences in Persuasive Texts
Write topic sentences to match body paragraphs from a persuasive text.
