Does It Persuade?

Worksheet Description

The “Does It Persuade?” worksheet is part of a series focused on Multi Genre Persuasive Writing, designed to assist students in critically evaluating the persuasive elements of their writing. It prompts students to articulate the argument of their project and analyze how each genre piece they are planning contributes to the overall persuasiveness of that argument. The worksheet contains a series of questions that guide students to consider whether their genre piece eliminates counter choices, includes persuasive words, provides social proof, uses specific persuasive techniques, or incorporates humor.

This worksheet teaches students to scrutinize the persuasive tactics within their writing, ensuring each element aligns with and supports their central argument. It encourages critical thinking about the effectiveness of their persuasive strategies and their relevance to the argument. The goal is for students to gain a deeper understanding of how different techniques can influence the persuasiveness of their writing and to make more informed decisions about their rhetorical approaches. Ultimately, the worksheet aims to enhance students’ abilities to construct compelling arguments across various genres, utilizing a range of persuasive techniques.