Persuasive Writing Episode 6: Writing a Drft I want to convince my teacher that we should have more recess. I've written an introduction, and I've planned some reasons I want to use to support my opinion. My introduction says, Did you know that kids who have more recess do better in school?
Can we please have five extra minutes of recess each day? Now I'm ready to write my reasons. As I write, I will use linking words to connect all of my ideas together.
Here are some examples of linking words: because, also, and, and another. I will write, Recess is healthy for us because we get exercise. Also, we will learn more because we will be able to concentrate better after playing.
One study says that students with more recess do better at reading and math. Another reason I want more recess is to have more time to play with friends. If we have more recess, I promise we will have great behavior.
Now, I will write my closing or conclusion. This is the very last part of my draft. I need to remind my teacher of exactly what I'm asking for.
I will write, These reasons show how extra recess can help us. Please think about letting us have five extra minutes of recess each day. All done!
Next, I could make my writing sound better by revising, and look better by editing. Then, I'll be ready to make a final version to give to my teacher. Wish me luck!
