Persuasive Texts
A persuasive text is one whose primary purpose is to put forward a point of view and persuade a reader, viewer or listener. Persuasive texts include advertising and debates but there are two main types of persuasive texts that are generally written by primary students, those being expositions and discussions, with expositions usually easier to write.
The writing task in NAPLAN over the past few years has required students to write a persuasive text although students may be asked to write either a narrative or a persuasive text.
The writing task in NAPLAN over the past few years has required students to write a persuasive text although students may be asked to write either a narrative or a persuasive text.
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STRUCTURE of an EXPOSITION
Purpose: An exposition attempts to persuade the reader to believe something by presenting one side of the argument. Structure: 1. Introduction * introductory statement presenting point of view * outline of arguments to be presented 2. Main Body * series of arguments that aim to persuade the reader * new paragraph for each new argument * topic sentence at the start of each paragraph to introduce the argument 3. Conclusion * sum up the arguments and point of view * possibly make a recommendation |
STRUCTURE of a DISCUSSION
Purpose: A discussion is used to present arguments for and against a particular issue or topic. Structure: 1. Introduction * introductory statement about the topic or issue, ideally catching the reader's attention * outline of arguments to be presented 2. Main Body * series of arguments presenting case for and against the issue * new paragraph for each new argument * topic sentence at the start of each paragraph to introduce the argument * words should show comparison/contrast and link arguments 3. Conclusion * sum up the arguments on both sides * evaluate which arguments are the most effective * present point of view and/or recommendations based on arguments. |
Download our A4 chart on persuasive texts below.
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