See free Year 5 persuasive writing worked examples with clear strategies and answers, aligned to the England primary curriculum.
Model the thinking
Four worked examples
Try each question first, then compare the strategy and answer. The aim is to understand the method, not just copy the final result.
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Audience
Who is the audience for a letter asking the headteacher for a school garden?
How to think about it: Plan the idea before writing: decide the purpose, choose the strongest detail, then write a complete sentence or short section and reread it for clarity.
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Answer: The headteacher
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Position
Write one clear sentence stating your viewpoint.
How to think about it: Plan the idea before writing: decide the purpose, choose the strongest detail, then write a complete sentence or short section and reread it for clarity.
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Answer: Any clear position.
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Reason
Give one reason supporting the school garden.
How to think about it: Plan the idea before writing: decide the purpose, choose the strongest detail, then write a complete sentence or short section and reread it for clarity.
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Answer: Any relevant reason.
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Evidence
Add an example or fact-like support to strengthen the reason.
How to think about it: Plan the idea before writing: decide the purpose, choose the strongest detail, then write a complete sentence or short section and reread it for clarity.
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Answer: Relevant supporting detail.
Next step
Turn the explanation into practice
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