Introduce children to persuasive writing with this KS1 text types resource pack. Pupils will explore a model text – a letter asking a teacher to allow a pet dragon for class 2B.
This WAGOLL (what a good one looks like) gives children a clear example of how persuasive writing works. Pupils can read and annotate the text, spotting features such as present tense, adjectives, questions, second-person language and a clear opening that states what the writer wants to happen.
A persuasive text argues a case from a particular viewpoint to encourage the reader or listener to agree. Examples include letters, posters, brochures, book blurbs or job applications. This pack focuses on letter writing, but pupils can transfer the skills to other types of persuasive writing.
What’s included in the pack?
The KS1 persuasive writing pack contains:
- Model text – A letter that persuades, a WAGOLL showing how to structure a persuasive letter and include features such as present tense, questions and adjectives
- Persuasive writing sheet, a PDF with success criteria and examples of present tense verbs and question sentences to support pupils in writing their own letters
- Persuasion idea cards, featuring potential pets including real possibilities and imaginary ones to inspire pupils’ writing
- Persuasion writing plan, a worksheet to help pupils choose a pet, plan reasons and structure their letter
- Writing paper, themed PDF sheets for pupils to present their finished letters
Pupils can use the model text as a starting point to plan and write their own persuasive letters to adults at school or at home. They can pick a pet from the idea cards or invent one of their own, and practise writing clearly to persuade the reader.
Curriculum links
This resource supports key English objectives in KS1:
Year 1:
- Say out loud what they will write and compose sentences orally before writing
Year 2:
- Plan what to write by discussing or saying it aloud
- Use sentences in different forms, including questions
- Write in the present and past tense accurately, including the progressive form
With this pack, you can help pupils understand the features of persuasive writing, practise using grammar and punctuation correctly, and gain confidence in writing to convince a reader.