My Persuasive Text Checklist

Opening Paragraph
1.
Does my opening statement state the
issue or topic (who, what, where, when) ?

2.
Does my opening statement include what
you think about it (point of view) ?

3.
Does my opening statement include why
my background information ?

4. Do I have capitals and full stops ?
5.
Have I used comparative adjectives eg
best, worst, excellent ?

6.
Have I used thinking verbs eg believe,
recommend ?

7.
Is persuasive language used eg should,
must, could ?

8. Do I use the first person ? (I...)


My Persuasive Text Checklist
Arguments
1. Do I have 3 arguments ?
2. Am I using because, if to explain why?
3. Do my arguments make sense ?
3.
Do I have a separate paragraph for each
argument ? Do I use capitals and full stops ?

4. Do I start with my strongest argument ?
5.
Do I use strong, persuasive verbs in the
sentences ?

6. Do I use descriptive words adjectives ?
7. Do I use links eg Firstly, finally, therefore ?

Summary
1. Have I summed up the argument ?
2. Do I include a personal comment ?
3. Do I have capitals and stops ?
4. Do I use descriptive, persuasive words ?
5. Do I include a rhetorical question ?