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Persuasive Writing Checklist Pack

Updated: 04 Oct 2023

Encourage self-checking with this set of 7 persuasive writing checklists.

Editable: Google Slides
Non-Editable: PDF
Pages: 1 Page
Years: 2 - 6
Differentiated: Yes

Curriculum

AC9E2LY06

Create and edit short imaginative, informative and persuasive written and/or multimodal texts for familiar audiences, using text structure appropriate to purpose, simple and compound sentences, noun groups and verb groups, topic- specific vocabulary, simple punctuation and common 2-syllable words
AC9E3LY06

Plan, create, edit and publish imaginative, informative and persuasive written and multimodal texts, using visual features, appropriate form and layout, with ideas grouped in simple paragraphs, mostly correct tense, topic- specific vocabulary and correct spelling of most high-frequency and phonetic
AC9E4LY06

Plan, create, edit and publish written and multimodal imaginative, informative and persuasive texts, using visual features, relevant linked ideas, complex sentences, appropriate tense, synonyms and antonyms, correct spelling of multisyllabic words and simple punctuation
AC9E5LY06

Plan, create, edit and publish written and multimodal texts whose purposes may be imaginative, informative and persuasive, developing ideas using visual features, text structure appropriate to the topic and purpose, text connectives, expanded noun groups, specialist and technical vocabulary, and pu
AC9E6LY06

Plan, create, edit and publish written and multimodal texts whose purposes may be imaginative, informative and persuasive, using paragraphs, a variety of complex sentences, expanded verb groups, tense, topic-specific and vivid vocabulary, punctuation, spelling and visual features

teaching resource

Persuasive Writing Checklist Pack

Updated: 04 Oct 2023

Encourage self-checking with this set of 7 persuasive writing checklists.

Editable: Google Slides
Non-Editable: PDF
Pages: 1 Page
Years: 2 - 6
Differentiated: Yes

Encourage self-checking with this set of 7 persuasive writing checklists.

Persuasive Writing Checklist Templates

This set of 7 varying persuasive writing checklist templates is the perfect addition to your persuasive writing lessons. After students have written their text, have them self-check with one of these templates. The varying difficulty levels allow you to have a template to suit the different levels in your class.

Some of the points included on the checklist include:

I clearly introduced my topic,
I stated my opinion.
I used transitions from my opening to my reasons.
I gave strong reasons for why I have my opinion.
I used reasons that help my reader know why I have my opinion.
If needed, I used evidence from a text to support my reasons.
I used a transition from my reasons to the conclusion.
I provided a conclusion with my opinion again.
I used correct punctuation
I checked my spelling.
I used complete sentences that made sense.
I used the best words in my writing.
I do not repeat words or phrases too many times.

Why Using Writing Checklists in the Classroom Is Useful

Promotes independence and empowers students to take control of their writing.
They provide clear, step-by-step instructions on what to look for and address in their writing.
Increases attention to detail as they follow the checklist; students are prompted to pay attention to specific information.
Promotes self-reflection. When students review their work against a checklist, they are prompted to evaluate their writing critically.
Improved editing skills: over time, students develop better editing skills through the consistent use of checklists.

Download and Use Today!

Use the dropdown menu to choose between the PDF or editable Google Slide version of this resource. You may like to print the checklists two to a page to make them a more user-friendly size. It is suggested you print a whole heap and have them available at a writing station for students to access as they need.

This resource was created by Lindsey Phillips, a Teach Starter collaborator.

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Curriculum

AC9E2LY06

Create and edit short imaginative, informative and persuasive written and/or multimodal texts for familiar audiences, using text structure appropriate to purpose, simple and compound sentences, noun groups and verb groups, topic- specific vocabulary, simple punctuation and common 2-syllable words
AC9E3LY06

Plan, create, edit and publish imaginative, informative and persuasive written and multimodal texts, using visual features, appropriate form and layout, with ideas grouped in simple paragraphs, mostly correct tense, topic- specific vocabulary and correct spelling of most high-frequency and phonetic
AC9E4LY06

Plan, create, edit and publish written and multimodal imaginative, informative and persuasive texts, using visual features, relevant linked ideas, complex sentences, appropriate tense, synonyms and antonyms, correct spelling of multisyllabic words and simple punctuation
AC9E5LY06

Plan, create, edit and publish written and multimodal texts whose purposes may be imaginative, informative and persuasive, developing ideas using visual features, text structure appropriate to the topic and purpose, text connectives, expanded noun groups, specialist and technical vocabulary, and pu
AC9E6LY06

Plan, create, edit and publish written and multimodal texts whose purposes may be imaginative, informative and persuasive, using paragraphs, a variety of complex sentences, expanded verb groups, tense, topic-specific and vivid vocabulary, punctuation, spelling and visual features

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