Convince Me! Persuasive Writing Practice
A Grade 3 worksheet to practice identifying and writing persuasive arguments.
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Convince Me! Persuasive Writing Practice
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Read each question carefully and follow the instructions. This worksheet will help you practice persuasive writing!
Persuasive writing tries to convince someone to agree with your opinion or to do something. It uses reasons and evidence to make a strong argument.
1. Persuasive writing tries to change someone's mind.
True
False
2. It's okay to only give your opinion without reasons in persuasive writing.
True
False
3. Which sentence gives the BEST reason why we should have more recess?
Recess is fun.
More recess helps us move our bodies and learn better.
I like playing outside.
My friends want more recess.
4. The main idea of a persuasive text is called the .
5. Good persuasive writing uses to support its claims.
6. Write one sentence to convince your principal that students should be allowed to bring a favorite toy to school on Fridays. Make sure to include a reason.
7. Imagine you want your family to get a pet. Write a short paragraph to convince them. Tell them what kind of pet you want and give at least two reasons why it would be a good idea.