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Identifying Persuasive Language Worksheets

In Literacy Persuasive Devices Persuasive Writing Writing

PDF | 6 pages|Grade: 2 - Upper

A set of 3 worksheets to help your students identify the language features of persuasive texts.

Students read the three persuasive texts provided and colour code the language features. These include:

use of the verb ‘to be’ in the present tense
use of thinking verbs to describe mental processes
use of connecting words and phrases to link arguments together
use of cause and effect connectives to show consequences
use of strong, emotive words to emphasise a point
use of modality to express different levels of certainty.

The texts included are:

Dogs Make the Best Pets.
Homework is Unnecessary.
Smart Phones Should Be Banned From Classrooms.

Answers for teachers are also provided.

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