Persuasive Writing Strategies

What is the primary goal of persuasive writing?

• To convince the reader of a viewpoint

• To inform the reader about facts

• To entertain the reader with stories

• To describe a scene or event

Which of the following is NOT a typical example of persuasive writing?

• A persuasive essay

• A factual report

• A political speech

• An advertisement

What technique did the student use in the letter to persuade about getting a classroom pet?

• Quoting a famous author

• Using a humorous tone

• Sharing a personal anecdote

• Presenting statistical data

According to the video, what effect do classroom pets have according to Professor Hamm?

• Increase in playful activities

• Reduction in learning abilities

• Distraction in classroom activities

• Support for students' health and learning

What does inclusive language in persuasive writing do?

• It excludes certain groups

• It confuses the reader

• It focuses only on the writer's benefits

• It engages the reader by including them

Where can one find resources to learn more about persuasive writing techniques?

• The local library

• The Twinkle website

• Historical documentaries

• Any fictional book

What is the purpose of the checklist mentioned in the video?

• To grade the students' performance

• To help students self-assess their writing

• To list the students' favorite books

• To track the number of essays written

What activity is suggested to help learners identify persuasive techniques?

• Listening to music

• Highlighting techniques in example texts

• Drawing pictures of the techniques

• Memorizing definitions

What can students do with the editable document mentioned in the video?

• Ignore it completely

• Sell it as part of a project

• Edit it to add techniques covered in class

• Share it online

What is one writing activity suggested for students to practice persuasive writing?

• Translate the text into another language

• Write a summary of the video

• Write from a different point of view

• Copy text from a book