Effective persuasive writing entails a variety of techniques, and one of the most effective ways to grasp these methods is through practical examples. This is where our comprehensive collection of printables comes into play! It features engaging activities designed to help students dissect the language and techniques found in advertisements, persuasive essays, and speeches. Additionally, you’ll receive several examples of persuasive writing to complement the activities. To access the entire persuasive essay worksheet bundle, simply enter your email in the form provided on this page!
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Ad Detective
Put your detective skills to the test by investigating commercials and other advertisements, pinpointing the methods advertisers use to persuade us to make purchases. This three-page activity set enables students to recognize how persuasive language is omnipresent in our daily lives.
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Persuasive Text: Annotate and Analyze
This collection of persuasive essay worksheet activities guides students in annotating persuasive texts as they read, allowing them to highlight facts, evidence, emotional appeals, rebuttals, and more. Following the annotation, the accompanying questions will prompt students to reflect on the author’s word choices, arguments, and various persuasive techniques. This three-page set is available in both color and black-and-white formats.
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Yes, Virginia, There Is a Santa Claus
This well-known letter serves as an excellent resource for older elementary and middle school students as they delve into an in-depth analysis of persuasive writing. Its concise two-page format makes it ideal for an introductory exercise or a brief practice assignment.
Franklin’s writing style may pose a bit more of a challenge, and this persuasive essay is notably longer than some of the other examples. Consider breaking the text into sections among student groups or selecting a page or two for focused study.
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What’s the Matter With Kansas?
In 1892, newspaper editor William Allen White addressed the Populists, a political faction that was fracturing the state legislature by refusing to acknowledge the opposing party’s representatives. In a time when politics appears increasingly divided, this essay may resonate surprisingly well with contemporary readers.
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Chief Seattle’s 1854 Oration
Chief Seattle, a leader of the Duwamish and Suquamish tribes in the Pacific Northwest, delivered a poignant speech in 1854, responding to a treaty that required his people to surrender their ancestral lands. His heartfelt appeal for respect—for both his people and the earth they cherished—has become a renowned example of persuasive rhetoric.
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Woodrow Wilson’s War Message to Congress
President Wilson initially campaigned under the motto “He kept us out of war,” yet shortly after his election, he found himself urging Congress to declare war on Germany. His persuasive address succeeded in swaying Congress, leading to America’s entry into World War I.
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The Crisis by Thomas Paine
“These are the times that try men’s souls.” With this powerful opening, Thomas Paine expressed his concerns to a fledgling nation during the first winter of the Revolutionary War. Facing low morale, Paine aimed to motivate both soldiers and civilians to persevere in the just fight he believed was essential.
On the Duty of Civil Disobedience by Henry David Thoreau
Discontent with unjust laws and governmental actions is not a new sentiment, as illustrated by Henry David Thoreau’s persuasive essay. This influential work has inspired major activists like Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr. in their struggles against oppressive systems.
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