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Persuasive Writing

Build a clear opinion with organised reasons and persuasive language.

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Learning Intention

Students will build a clear opinion with organised reasons and persuasive language.

Australian Curriculum

AC9E4LY06

Plan, create and edit persuasive texts with clear opinion and supporting reasons.

Teacher Notes

Model persuasive structure: opinion, reasons with evidence, conclusion. Focus on persuasive devices.

Skills Practised

  • Stating an opinion
  • Supporting with reasons
  • Persuasive language
  • Structured argument

Building a Persuasive Argument

Persuasive writing presents a clear position and gives reasons to support it. Strong reasons are explained with relevant examples or evidence.

Persuasion Check

  1. State your position clearly.
  2. Give a relevant reason.
  3. Explain or support the reason.
  4. Use persuasive language without losing clarity.