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Using Persuasive Devices – Living in a Treehouse

In English Language Arts and Reading ... Writing

PDF, Google Slides | 1 page|Grades: 3 - 6

A worksheet for students to practice using persuasive devices in their writing.

Authors use different persuasive techniques in their writing for many reasons. It might be to sell a product or a service to someone or to convince the reader to feel the same way they do about a particular issue or idea.

Use this worksheet to reinforce the following persuasive devices with your students:

alliteration
opinion
emotive language
rhetorical questions.

As an extension activity, have your students write a persuasive letter to their parents using the sentences from this worksheet.

Due to the nature of the activity, an answer key has not been provided.

Use the drop-down menu to choose between the PDF or the Interactive Google slide version.

Common Core

Common Core Curriculum alignment

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.3.1
Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons.
In Grade 3 English Language Arts Standards Writing Text Types and Purposes
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.4.1
Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information.
In Grade 4 English Language Arts Standards Writing Text Types and Purposes
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.1
Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information.
In Grade 5 English Language Arts Standards Writing Text Types and Purposes
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6.1
Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.
In Grade 6 English Language Arts Standards Writing Text Types and Purposes

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Addition by Natalie Aug 5th, 2020

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