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Persuade with a paragraph

Give an opinion, support it with reasons, and suggest a helpful action.

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01Persuade with a paragraph

Grade 8 notes with a clean-classroom model, reasons, an example and a call to action. — Tap the image to view it full size.Download image 1 ↓

02Plan, write and improve

Grade 8 persuasive workshop with sentence frames and a revision checklist. — Tap the image to view it full size.Download image 2 ↓

YOUR LEARNING GOAL

Write one persuasive paragraph of 6–8 sentences using honest reasons and respectful language.

The ideas to keep

A persuasive text tries to convince readers to agree with an opinion or take action.
An opinion tells what you think. A reason explains why.
An example makes a reason clearer.
End with a suggestion or a call to action. Do not invent facts or numbers.

A MODEL TO LEARN FROM

Our class should keep the classroom clean. First, a tidy room gives us more space to work. For example, putting bags in the proper place keeps the aisles clear. Also, putting litter in the bin helps keep our room pleasant. Let us keep our classroom clean every day!

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1 Which sentence states an opinion?

Our class should keep the classroom clean.For example, put bags in the proper place.The word classroom has nine letters.

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2 What does “For example” introduce?

A titleA supporting exampleA final greeting

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3 Which is a respectful call to action?

Only bad students disagree.Everyone agrees, so no reasons are needed.Let us put litter in the bin.

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YOUR IDEAS, WITH A LITTLE SUPPORT

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01State your opinion

I believe we should _____.

Need an example?

I believe we should keep our classroom tidy.

02Give your first reason

First, _____.

Need an example?

First, a tidy room gives us space to work.

03Show an example

For example, _____.

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For example, bags in the proper place keep the aisles clear.

04Give another reason

Also, _____.

Need an example?

Also, a tidy room is pleasant to use.

05Suggest a first action

We can start by _____.

Need an example?

We can start by clearing our own desks.

06Invite your reader to act

Let us _____!

Need an example?

Let us care for our classroom together!

ONE LAST LOOK

Read it. Refine it. Keep it.

Say your response aloud, then check what you have done.

I stated my opinion clearly.I gave reasons and an example.My reasons are honest and my words are respectful.I included a call to action.

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