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The Persuasive
Parrot!
Master Persuasive Writing!
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Learn to persuade, write powerful paragraphs, and choose winning words! ยท Year 3โ€“5

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Welcome!

Meet Grammarly the Parrot! ๐Ÿฆœโœ๏ธ

Hello, amazing writer! ๐Ÿ‘‹

I'm Grammarly the Parrot! I LOVE words โ€” especially powerful, persuasive ones! ๐Ÿ’ฌ

Today I'll teach you THREE superpowers for writing:

๐Ÿ“ฃ Persuasive Writing โ€” how to convince anyone of YOUR opinion!

๐Ÿ“„ Paragraphing & Cohesion โ€” how to organise your writing so it flows beautifully!

๐Ÿ’Ž Vocabulary & Word Choice โ€” how to pick the BEST words for maximum impact!

These skills are essential for persuasive writing challenges. Let's make your writing SHINE! โœจ

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Grammarly the Parrot
๐Ÿ“ฃ Persuasion expert!
๐Ÿ“„ Paragraph pro
๐Ÿ’Ž Word choice specialist
โœ๏ธ Writing coach
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Skill 1

๐Ÿ“ฃ What is Persuasive Writing?

Persuasive writing tries to convince the reader to agree with YOUR point of view! ๐Ÿ“ฃ

It's like being a lawyer in a courtroom โ€” you present your case with strong arguments!

The Structure:

1๏ธโƒฃ Introduction โ€” State your opinion clearly!

2๏ธโƒฃ Reason 1 โ€” Your strongest argument + evidence

3๏ธโƒฃ Reason 2 โ€” Another good argument + evidence

4๏ธโƒฃ Reason 3 โ€” One more argument (bonus!)

5๏ธโƒฃ Counter-argument โ€” Address the OTHER side

6๏ธโƒฃ Conclusion โ€” Restate your opinion strongly!

Key rule: Don't just give your opinion โ€” give REASONS and EVIDENCE!

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Persuasive Structure!
1๏ธโƒฃ State your opinion
2๏ธโƒฃ Give 2-3 reasons + evidence
3๏ธโƒฃ Address the other side
4๏ธโƒฃ Conclude strongly!
๐Ÿง  Quick Quiz!

What is the main PURPOSE of persuasive writing?

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Skill 1

๐Ÿ“ฃ Persuasive Language Tools!

Grammarly's secret tools to make your writing SUPER persuasive! ๐Ÿฆœ๐Ÿ’ช

ToolWhat It DoesExamples
Emotive WordsMake the reader FEEL somethingcruel, heartbreaking, wonderful, outrageous
Rhetorical QuestionsQuestions that make the reader THINKWouldn't you agree? How would you feel?
Expert OpinionUse an expert to back you upScientists say... Research shows...
StatisticsNumbers that prove your point9 out of 10 students agree...
RepetitionRepeat words for emphasisWe NEED change. We NEED it now.
Personal AppealConnect with the readerImagine if this happened to YOU...
๐Ÿ’ก Grammarly's Power Tip!
In persuasive writing challenges, using at least 3 of these tools will make your writing stand out! Try to use emotive words, a rhetorical question, AND evidence with statistics or an expert opinion! ๐Ÿ†
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Skill 1

๐Ÿ“ฃ Counter-Arguments โ€” The Secret Weapon!

A counter-argument is when you mention what the OTHER side thinks โ€” then KNOCK IT DOWN! ๐Ÿ’ฅ

This shows you've thought carefully about BOTH sides. It makes your argument even STRONGER!

How to write one:

Step 1: "Some people might say that..."

Step 2: "However, this is wrong because..."

Example:

Topic: School uniforms should be compulsory

"Some people argue that uniforms take away individuality. However, uniforms actually bring students together as a community. Students can express themselves through their personality, not their clothes."

Useful phrases: Some may argue... On the other hand... While some believe... Despite this... Nevertheless...

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Counter-Argument Shield!
1๏ธโƒฃ State the OTHER side's view
2๏ธโƒฃ Say "However" or "But"
3๏ธโƒฃ Explain why YOUR side is better
๐Ÿ† Game changer in writing challenges!
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Skill 2

๐Ÿ“„ Paragraphing โ€” Organise Your Ideas!

A paragraph is a group of sentences about ONE main idea! Think of paragraphs as rooms in a house โ€” each room has a purpose! ๐Ÿ 

The TEEL Structure:

๐Ÿ”ต Topic Sentence โ€” introduces the main idea

๐ŸŸข Explain โ€” explain what you mean

๐ŸŸก Evidence โ€” give an example or proof

๐Ÿ”ด Linking Sentence โ€” connect to next paragraph

When to start a new paragraph:

โœ… New idea or topic

โœ… New time or place

โœ… New speaker (in dialogue)

โœ… Your conclusion

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TEEL Paragraph!
๐Ÿ”ต T = Topic sentence
๐ŸŸข E = Explain
๐ŸŸก E = Evidence/Example
๐Ÿ”ด L = Linking sentence
๐Ÿง  Quick Quiz!

What does the "T" in TEEL stand for?

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Skill 2

๐Ÿ“„ Cohesion โ€” Weaving Sentences Together!

Cohesion means making your writing FLOW smoothly โ€” like a river, not a bumpy road! ๐ŸŒŠ

Use connectives (linking words) to connect your ideas:

TypeConnectivesExample
Addingalso, furthermore, in addition, moreoverPets teach responsibility. Furthermore, they provide companionship.
Contrastinghowever, on the other hand, despite, althoughHomework helps learning. However, too much can be stressful.
Cause/Effecttherefore, consequently, as a result, becauseStudents feel happier. Therefore, they learn better.
Time/Orderfirstly, secondly, finally, meanwhileFirstly, it saves money. Secondly, it helps the environment.
Concludingin conclusion, overall, to sum up, ultimatelyIn conclusion, schools should have more sport.
๐Ÿ“ Writing Level-Up!
Markers look for connectives! Using "firstly", "furthermore", and "in conclusion" shows you can organise ideas โ€” and can boost your mark from average to great! ๐ŸŒŸ
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Skill 3

๐Ÿ’Ž Vocabulary โ€” Power Words!

Great writers don't just say things โ€” they say them with POWER WORDS! ๐Ÿ’Ž

Compare these sentences:

โŒ "It was a nice day." โ†’ BORING!

โœ… "It was a magnificent day." โ†’ WOW!

โŒ "The dog was big." โ†’ DULL!

โœ… "The dog was enormous." โ†’ VIVID!

The Upgrade Rule: Replace boring words with exciting ones!

๐Ÿ”น said โ†’ exclaimed, whispered, declared, announced

๐Ÿ”น good โ†’ excellent, outstanding, brilliant, superb

๐Ÿ”น bad โ†’ terrible, dreadful, appalling, awful

๐Ÿ”น happy โ†’ delighted, ecstatic, thrilled, overjoyed

๐Ÿ”น sad โ†’ devastated, heartbroken, miserable, gloomy

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Word Upgrade!
โŒ nice โ†’ wonderful!
โŒ big โ†’ enormous!
โŒ said โ†’ exclaimed!
โŒ went โ†’ dashed!
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Skill 3

๐Ÿ’Ž Sensory & Figurative Language!

Sensory language uses the FIVE senses to paint pictures with words! ๐ŸŽจ

๐Ÿ‘€ Sight: The crimson sunset painted the sky

๐Ÿ‘‚ Sound: The leaves rustled in the breeze

๐Ÿ‘ƒ Smell: The aroma of fresh bread filled the kitchen

๐Ÿ‘… Taste: The lemon was tangy and refreshing

๐Ÿ–๏ธ Touch: The sand was warm beneath her toes

Figurative Language adds EXTRA power! โœจ

๐Ÿ”ต Simile: fast like a cheetah / as brave as a lion

๐ŸŸฃ Metaphor: He IS a rock (he doesn't move)

๐ŸŸก Personification: The wind whispered through the trees

๐ŸŸ  Alliteration: Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers

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Language Paint Palette!
๐Ÿ”ต Simile: like / as
๐ŸŸฃ Metaphor: IS the thing
๐ŸŸก Personification: object acts human
๐ŸŸ  Alliteration: same starting sounds
๐Ÿง  Quick Quiz!

"The stars danced in the night sky." What figurative language is this?

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Example

โœ๏ธ A Persuasive Essay โ€” Example!

Topic: "Schools Should Have Longer Lunch Breaks"

๐Ÿ”ต Introduction: I strongly believe that schools should extend lunch breaks to at least one hour. There are several compelling reasons why this change would benefit every student.

๐ŸŸข Reason 1: Firstly, longer breaks give students more time for physical activity. Research shows that children who exercise during lunch perform better in afternoon classes. Furthermore, active children are healthier and happier.

๐ŸŸก Reason 2: Secondly, students need adequate time to eat a proper meal. Currently, many children rush through lunch and don't eat enough. Consequently, they feel tired and can't concentrate.

๐Ÿ”ด Counter-argument: Some may argue that longer lunches mean less class time. However, studies demonstrate that well-rested, well-fed students actually learn MORE in less time.

๐ŸŸฃ Conclusion: In conclusion, longer lunch breaks would improve students' health, happiness, and learning. It is time for schools to make this important change.

๐Ÿ’ก Spot the Tools!
Can you find: connectives (firstly, furthermore, consequently, however, in conclusion), emotive words (compelling, happier), expert evidence (research shows, studies demonstrate), and a counter-argument? That's a top-scoring essay! ๐Ÿ†
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Bonus

โœ๏ธ Killer Openings & Closings!

Your opening and closing are the MOST important parts! The opening hooks the reader. The closing leaves them thinking! โœจ

Strong Openings:

โ“ Rhetorical question: "Have you ever wondered why...?"

๐Ÿ˜ฎ Shocking fact: "Every year, 8 million tonnes of plastic enter our oceans."

๐Ÿ’ฌ Bold statement: "Without a doubt, homework should be banned."

๐ŸŽญ Imagine: "Imagine a world where every child could..."

Strong Closings:

๐Ÿ” Circle back: Refer to your opening again

๐Ÿ“ฃ Call to action: "It's time to make a change!"

โ“ Rhetorical question: "Can we really afford to ignore this?"

๐ŸŽฏ Restate opinion: "It is clear that... and we must act now."

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Hook Your Reader!
๐ŸŽฃ Opening = HOOK the reader
โ“ Use a rhetorical question
๐Ÿ“ฃ Closing = Call to action
๐Ÿ” Circle back to the start!
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Review

๐Ÿง  Remember Grammarly's 3 Powers!

Grammarly's memory trick to remember your 3 writing powers:

๐ŸŒŸ "Parrots Pick Very Good Words!" ๐ŸŒŸ

P Parrots ๐Ÿ“ฃ ??? (tap to reveal!)
P Pick ๐Ÿ“„ ??? (tap to reveal!)
V Very Good Words ๐Ÿ’Ž ??? (tap to reveal!)
๐Ÿ“ฃ Persuasive: Opinion โ†’ Reasons โ†’ Counter-argument โ†’ Conclusion!
๐Ÿ“„ Paragraphing: TEEL = Topic, Explain, Evidence, Link!
๐Ÿ”— Cohesion: Firstly, furthermore, however, in conclusion!
๐Ÿ’Ž Vocabulary: Upgrade boring words! Use figurative language!
๐Ÿ† Final Quiz!

The Persuasive Parrot Challenge!

Grammarly wants to test your persuasive writing skills! Answer 8 questions. You need at least 6 correct to earn your certificate! ๐ŸŒŸ

Question 1 of 8 Score: 0 / 8
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Your Persuasive Writer Certificate!

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