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Create an authentic writing opportunity that motivates students to write persuasive letters to a target audience. In this example, students brainstorm ideas and then write convincing letters to the principal to try to get permission for a ‘Bubble Gum’ science project.
Use this page to help students understand the process of composing, improving, and sending a persuasive letter. Help students gather and organize details using a list. Then walk them through creating an effective beginning, middle, and ending (all parts of the body of the letter).
Introduce the concept of persuasive letter writing. Ask students to brainstorm reasons why people write letters. Focus on the idea of writing letters to influence someone's opinion or effect change in the community.
Persuasive writing is an important skill that can seem intimidating to elementary students. This lesson encourages students to use skills and knowledge they may not realize they already have.
develop and support a position on a particular book by writing a persuasive letter about their chosen title. use a guide to help them organize their persuasive ideas into written form. outline a persuasive piece that expresses points in a clear, logical sequence so the reader can follow their reasoning.
Lesson details. Key learning points. To persuade is to convince someone to do something through reasoning or argument. A persuasive letter is often highly formal in tone. Paragraphs are used to structure a persuasive letter. Flattery, presumption and veiled threat are examples of persuasive devices.
Download. Add to Favorites. Use this set of printables to teach students how to write a persuasive letter. A model persuasion chart, a blank persuasion chart, and a persuasive letter at four different stages of revision are provided. Incorporate this activity as part of your lesson or have students practice their persuasive writing skills at home.
