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Free 5th Grade Persuasive Writing Worksheets

3 free persuasive writing resources for 5th Grade: 2 worksheets, 1 study guide. Answers included.

Opinions, arguments and persuasive techniques. 5th grade brings fractions with different denominators, decimals, factors and multiples, written multiplication and division, and problem solving across several steps.

Students will practice: understanding the purpose and structure of a persuasive text; writing a clear thesis (position) statement; developing an argument with a reason, evidence and explanation; using persuasive language devices; writing a clear contention; supporting arguments with evidence and examples; rebutting an opposing view; using persuasive devices deliberately.

Recommended learning path

  1. 1How to Write a Persuasive Text
  2. 2Should Homework Be Banned in Elementary School? — Persuasive Writing
  3. 3Writing a Rebuttal: Answering the Other Side
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Worksheets

Printable practice with an answer sheet.

  • Worksheet

    Writing a Rebuttal: Answering the Other Side

    Students learn how a rebuttal makes a persuasive text stronger by stating what the other side believes and then showing why it is weak.…

    Difficulty
    Level 2 · Standard
    Time
    30 min
    Questions
    15 questions
    Answers
    Answers included

Study Guides

Clear explanations, examples and tips.

  • Study Guide

    How to Write a Persuasive Text

    A step-by-step guide to planning and writing a persuasive text: taking a clear position, structuring an introduction, body paragraphs and…

    Difficulty
    Level 2 · Standard
    Time
    20 min

Writing Prompts

Prompts with planning space and success criteria.

  • Writing Prompt

    Should Homework Be Banned in Elementary School? — Persuasive Writing

    A test-style persuasive prompt on homework. Students identify persuasive techniques, plan a contention with three supported arguments and…

    Difficulty
    Level 2 · Standard
    Time
    40 min
    Questions
    8 questions
    Answers
    Answers included

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Common questions

What do 5th Grade students learn about persuasive writing?

Opinions, arguments and persuasive techniques. At 5th Grade, our resources focus on: understanding the purpose and structure of a persuasive text; writing a clear thesis (position) statement; developing an argument with a reason, evidence and explanation; using persuasive language devices.

Where should we start?

Read the study guide first, then start with the Level 1 or Level 2 worksheet. Finish with the topic test.

Are answers included?

Yes — every worksheet has an answer sheet. Maths answer sheets show the working; English tasks include model answers or success criteria.

How to use these resources

  1. Spend five minutes planning before writing.
  2. Use the success criteria as a checklist when editing.
  3. Compare the model opening with your child's opening — what makes each one work?

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