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Persuasive Writing Prompts | Writing Prompts by Genre | Idea Starters

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Persuasive Writing Prompts | Writing Prompts by Genre | Idea Starters preview

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Persuasive Writing Prompts cover showing prompt pages, one asking if being a kid is easy or hard, and a girl with paper
Opinion-writing set to print for independent work
How to Use This Resource: teacher note suggesting a class discussion of the topic first, then independent student writing
Teacher guidance for last-minute lessons or summer work
Persuasive writing explained: forming an opinion, backing it with arguments and facts, and answering what others might say
Read aloud to introduce the genre before students write
Opinion prompt: is being a kid easy or hard? Students weigh chores, school, homework and recess, then argue a side
Kid-life debate to start a persuasive writing block
Which is better, ice skating or sledding? Students compare falls, costs and finding a rink or hill, then argue their choice
Winter-themed opinion piece for a quick writing day
Which is better, science or math? Students think about numbers, experiments and puzzles, then defend their favorite subject
Cross-subject opinion writing about school favorites
Convince your parents to let you stay up later: students cite responsibility, age and sleep needs in a persuasive piece
Audience-focused practice: persuading a parent
Only child or siblings, which is better? Students consider sharing rooms, playing and helping, then explain their reasons
Family-life topic for opinion and reasons practice
Best superpower to have: students pick flying, invisibility, mind reading or another power and argue its pros and cons
Light, imaginative topic for a quick write
Most important thing parents should do for children: students weigh rules, time together and activities, then explain why
Deeper opinion topic suited to class discussion first
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About This Product

These easy writing prompts are super helpful! Each prompt is a fun idea for something they could convince someone about. These worksheets are a great way to add to your lessons without adding to your workload!

 

How To Use This:

The beauty of these prompts is they are so simple to use! Just print and hand out to your students! You can choose which prompts to hand out or let them choose from a selection. Have a great discussion about evidence and how to use words to convince your audience. These are great for subs, homework, early finishers, or just as supplemental work during a poetry unit.

 

What You Get:

- 20 persuasive writing prompts (one set with regular lines and another set with primary guided lines)

- 1 extra lined page in case they want to keep writing!

- Anchor chart that describes Persuasive Writing

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