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Tips for Responding to a Persuasive Prompt
A persuasive prompt asks you to give an opinion and reasons for it. Here’s how to give your best response:
- Read the prompt carefully. What is your topic? Who is your reader? How much should you write?
- Plan your answer. Write a clear opinion sentence. Then list reasons to support it.
- Write your answer. Name your topic and share your opinion about it. Give the reasons why your opinion is strong. End by restating your opinion.
- Read and revise your response. Check your work.
Sample persuasive prompt: Write a paragraph to convince classmates to join an activity that you like.
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