NAME______DATE______
CHECKLIST: PERSUASIVE WRITING.
Features of persuasive writing /Text
______What sort of persuasive writing is it?
e.g. letter, poster/flyer, travel brochure, advert, catalogue, book blurb etc.
Is the point of view clearly explained in an introduction?
Is there a series of points with elaboration?
(Elaboration means adding more detail.)
Is it in the present tense?
Does it use logical connectives?
e.g. because, consequently, as a result, however, nevertheless etc.
Does it use emotive language (e.g. strong adjectives)?
Does it force the opinion by challenging the reader?
e.g. using adverbs and phrases; Clearly, Surely, Obviously, Everyone knows that.. etc
Is there a clear conclusion or final statement?
CHECKLIST: PERSUASIVE WRITING.
Features of persuasive writing /Your Writing
______What sort of persuasive writing is it?
e.g. letter, poster/flyer, travel brochure, advert, catalogue, book blurb etc.
Is the point of view clearly explained in an introduction?
Is there a series of points with elaboration?
(Elaboration means adding more detail.)
Is it in the present tense?
Does it use logical connectives?
e.g. because, consequently, as a result, however, nevertheless etc.
Does it use emotive language (e.g. strong adjectives)?
Does it force the opinion by challenging the reader?
e.g. using adverbs and phrases; Clearly, Surely, Obviously, Everyone knows that.. etc
Is there a clear conclusion or final statement?
Created by A. Gill (Mosborough School) and J. O’Neill (Whiteways School) June 2005
Sheffield Learning Network