Persuasive Writing Lesson for Kids: Techniques & Examples

Often, you can use statistics or issues in the world to make our point stronger. For example, ''Did you know that there are an estimated 132 million orphans in our world today?'' The idea is that the reader will feel saddened to know that there is such a crisis happening in our world, and will be more likely to listen and do what they can to help.

Remember that you want to write with strong, affirmative statements. Some sentence starters include:

• For this reason
• I am sure that
• In my opinion
• It is certain
• In fact
• As you can see
• That's why
• Without a doubt
• Therefore

When you say a statement with certainty, others are more likely to consider following your advice or opinion. We need to write like experts if we want to sway others!

You might want to think about including some facts, asking a question of your readers, or presenting ideas to the other side of an argument. These additions show that you have thought through the issue before writing, which will strengthen your argument.

• Movie trailers try to convince us to go see a movie.
• Brochures and travel posters try to convince us to go visit a certain place.
• Commercials and billboards try to convince us to buy a product.
• Newspaper articles with political opinions try to convince readers to vote a certain way.
• Restaurant or book reviews try to convince us to eat somewhere or read something.
• Letters to a school board or administration try to convince them to change a rule or implement a new policy.

Remember to use the OREO format and think about your audience and language. Practice with some of these example persuasive writing prompts:

• Kids should be paid for. . .
• School would be better if. . .
• The most important issue in our world today is. . .
• Bedtime should be. . .
• We should all strive to. . .

With persuasive writing, we can encourage others to litter less, serve others more, and make the world a better place.