teaching resource

Identifying Persuasive Language Worksheets

  • Updated

    Updated:  15 Jan 2019

A set of 3 worksheets to help your students identify the language features of persuasive texts.

  • Non-Editable

    Non-Editable:  PDF

  • Pages

    Pages:  6 Pages

  • Curriculum
  • Years

    Years:  2 - 6

Curriculum

teaching resource

Identifying Persuasive Language Worksheets

  • Updated

    Updated:  15 Jan 2019

A set of 3 worksheets to help your students identify the language features of persuasive texts.

  • Non-Editable

    Non-Editable:  PDF

  • Pages

    Pages:  6 Pages

  • Curriculum
  • Years

    Years:  2 - 6

A set of 3 worksheets to help your students identify the language features of persuasive texts.

Students read the three persuasive texts provided and colour code the language features. These include:

  • use of the verb ‘to be’ in the present tense
  • use of thinking verbs to describe mental processes
  • use of connecting words and phrases to link arguments together
  • use of cause and effect connectives to show consequences
  • use of strong, emotive words to emphasise a point
  • use of modality to express different levels of certainty.

The texts included are:

  • Dogs Make the Best Pets.
  • Homework is Unnecessary.
  • Smart Phones Should Be Banned From Classrooms.

Answers for teachers are also provided.

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