What is persuasive writing?
Part of English Non-fiction Year 3 Year 4
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When you persuade someone in your writing, your aim is to get them to agree with your point of view.
Watch this video where teacher Mr Smith explores persuasive writing and gives you some examples of when it’s used.
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How is persuasive language effective? Watch this Teacher Talk to learn more.
Forms of persuasive writing
- You could place some of the examples of persuasive writing in more than one row in the table.
To check your answers, you can use this answer sheet .
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Persuasive Writing KS2
What is persuasive writing ks2.
Persuasive writing is a type of non-fiction writing that is written to persuade a reader of a belief, opinion or idea. Here are some common examples of persuasive writing:
- Advertisements: These could be in the form of a pritned advert that you might find in a newspaper or magazine. Alternatively they might take the form of a radio or TV advertisement. In any form, their main purpose is to persuade you to buy something.
- Travel brochures: These persuade you to go to a particular holiday destination, hotel or tourist spot. Images are extremely important for this type of persuasive text.
- Essays: A longer form of persuasive writing in which the opinion is laid out in the opening paragraph (the introduction). The following paragraphs then go into more detail, backing up the argument being made with facts, statistics and research.
- Newspaper columns: Newspaper articles are a way that a journalist can express their belief or opinion on a news story in a position of authority. However, these can also be neutral, expressing no particular viewpoint.
- Reviews: A way of expressing an opinion on a product or experience. With online reviews ever more prevalent, we are now more frequently turning to this text type for a second opinion!
- Speeches: There have been many famous persuasive speeches written throughout history.
When are children taught persuasive writing?
Children are typically taught persuasive writing when they get into KS2.
Persuasive Writing Techniques KS2
What techniques can writers use to persuade the reader of their opinion? Here is a list of persuasive writing techniques:
1. A persuasive title - The title of a persuasive text should imply the point of view of the author. It should be short and 'to the point'.
2. An introduction - A short paragraph under the heading which outlines what the issue is and the point of view of the writier. The following paragraphs then go into more detail.
3. Paragraphs - Each paragraph outlines a different reason for the opinion. This structure makes sure the argument is clear.
4. Facts and figures - To convince the reader of the writer's point of view, it is important to include facts which support the opinions.
5. Writing directly addresses the reader - Using personal pronouns such as you, I, my and we can help the reader connect with the arguments being made.
6. Emotive language - Vocabulary that is included to make the reader feel a particular emotion. Adjectives can be useful when trying to make an idea sound either good or bad.
7. Adverbials - Words or phrases that indicate time, place or manner. Words such as obviously, clearly, without doubt and without question are all examples of adverbials that might be used in a persuasive text.
8. Daring the reader to disagree - Explaining the opposing opinion and highlighting its weaknesses is a powerful persuasive tool.
9. Rhetorical questions - With these questions, the answer is already assumed by the writer. They are included not because the writer needs to answer something but to make a point.
10. Modal verbs - These auxilliary verbs modify the main verb in the sentence to show possibility or obligation. Using words like must or will makes opinions sound more authoritative.
11. Repetition - Use repeated words, phrases or sounds (alliteration) to emphasise a point or make it more memorable. Repeating something three times is the most powerful way to use repetition for persuasive effect!
12. A conclusion - A short paragraph at the end of the text which sums up the opinion and reasons for it. This is the last thing the reader reads so needs to have an impact.
Progression in Persuasive Writing KS2
Below is a table to show how children's persuasive writing should progress in terms of grammar / sentence elements and punctuation.
Grammar and Sentence elements to include (LKS2)
Grammar and sentence elements to include (uks2).
Imperative verbs to convey urgency, Buy it now! Listen very carefully....
Rhetorical questions to engage the reader, Do you want the best food you've ever tasted?
Noun phrases to add detail and description, Our incredible shop has amazing products which you will love!
Relative clauses to provide additional enticement, Our hotel, which has over 100 luxurious rooms, overlooks a deightful swimming pool.
Imperative and modal verbs to convey urgency, Buy it now! This product will transform how you cook!
Adverbials to convey sense of certainty e.g. Clearly this is wrong. Surely we can all agree…?
Short sentences for emphasis This has to stop! This is wrong! Ban the car!
Subjunctive form for formal structure If I were you, I would...
Punctuation elements to include (LKS2)
Punctuation elements to include (uks2).
Ensure use of capital letters for proper nouns
Use ? ! for rhetorical / exclamatory sentences
Use commas to mark relative clauses
Use commas to make fronted adverbials and subordinate clauses
Use colons and semi-colons to list features, attractions or arguments
Use brackets or dashes for parenthesis, including for emphasis
Use semi-colons for structure repetition
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This clear, detailed and visually-appealing resource offers a complete reference point for upper KS2 children when writing persuasively. The organiser is also perfect for teachers, parents and English subject leaders - aiding their planning and supporting of children’s knowledge development for this writing text type.
The organiser has a particular focus on the content, language and structural features required to write effective persuasive texts at Years 5/6. It contains distinct sections covering:
-An Overview of Persuasive Texts; -Content: Adverts, Appeals, Speeches, Letters and Emails; -Language:Vocabulary Choices, Rhetorical Questions, Imperative Verbs, Alliteration, Personal Pronouns, Sentence Openers, Conjunctions, Punctuation Checklist and Word Mat; -Structure - Titles, Paragraphing, Images, Whole-Text Cohesion and other tips; -Key Vocabulary
The content is fully aligned with the age-related expectations for upper KS2 children in writing. The resource is designed to be printed onto A3, and is provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use and are cited on a separate document (included).
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These clear, detailed and visually-appealing resources offer a complete reference point for primary teachers, parents and English subject leaders when delivering persuasive writing units. They also double-up as a handy help-mat for children throughout their persuasive writing planning and writing attempts. Each organiser has a particular focus on the content, language and structural features required to write effective traditional tales, and contain distinct sections covering: -An Overview of Persuasive Texts; -Content: Adverts, Appeals, Speeches, Letters and Emails; -Language:Vocabulary Choices, Rhetorical Questions, Imperative Verbs, Alliteration, Personal Pronouns, Sentence Openers, Conjunctions, Punctuation Checklist and Word Mat; -Structure - Titles, Paragraphing, Images, Whole-Text Cohesion and other tips; -Key Vocabulary The content is fully aligned with the National Curriculum age-related expectations for children across Years 1-6 in writing. They are designed to be printed onto A3 (although they can be printed onto A4), and are provided as both a PDF and a Word version (so that you can edit if you want to). All images used are licensed for commercial use.
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