PERSUASIVE WRITING: FLIPBOOK ORGANISER (EDITABLE)

Adhering to structure specific to a writing genre is necessary to generate a cohesive whole. This flipbook will scaffold the structural components of an opinion piece at every stage of the writing process.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:
Poster defining ‘Persuasive Writing’
Posters/Anchor Charts on the five ways to begin an Introduction: a scene, a quotation, a definition, a hypothetical question and a strong statement.
Posters/Anchor Charts on the three Body paragraphs and one concluding paragraph.

** These posters/anchor charts provide a visual structural example of how a persuasive piece is written.. The sections are colour-coded, so students can distinguish between the hook, opinion, and thesis statement in the Introduction, and topic sentence, supporting details, and concluding sentence for each Body paragraph.

Flipbook templates in black and white
Self-editing Checklist
Peer-editing Checklist
Teacher Marking Rubric
Lined sheets for publishing
Six writing task-card (colour and blackline) prompts
Graphic Organisers x 5 to scaffold structure

PARTS OF THE EDITABLE FLIPBOOK
THE WRITING PROMPT
There is a given writing prompt for students to write persuasively on. You also have the option of writing your own writing prompt.

THE INTRODUCTION
Prompt for students to include a hook, their opinion and a thesis statement.

THE BODY
Guideline for students to include a topic sentence for each of the three reasons, followed by supporting details and a concluding sentence. There are two templates for the body paragraphs.

THE CONCLUSION
Checklist for students to include a summary statement to re-state their opinion, brief summary of the reasons provided and a call to action.

PREPARATION
Have students compile all sections of the flipbook prior to research and writing.
This flipbook is sure to make the entire experience of writing, not just enjoyable, but more meaningful.