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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.

The Skatepark: Fact & Opinion

Read a short passage and identify the facts and the opinions.

Letter to the Editor: Fact & Opinion

Read a short passage and identify the facts and the opinions.

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Sport in School: Analysing a Persuasive Text

Read and analyse a text arguing for more sport in schools.

Sizzling Starts Poster Set

A set of 7 posters showing different ways to get a story off to a sizzling start!

Persuasive Devices Poster Set

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

Features of a Report

Read the information report and follow the instructions to analyse the structure and features.

Sentence Writing Prompts Set (2)

Middle years sentence writing prompts. Includes 45 writing cards.

Topic Sentences in Persuasive Texts

Write topic sentences to match body paragraphs from a persuasive text.