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Building a Persuasive Paragraph

Build claims with reasons and evidence in 6 persuasive-writing problems with an answer key. Free printable PDF for Grade 5.

6 problems · Standards: W.5.1a, W.5.1b, W.5.1d · Difficulty: medium

✅ Answer key included · ✅ Free for home & classroom use

Highlights

Grade: Grade 5
Subject: Reading & Writing
Topic: Building a focused claim with relevant reasons and evidence in a short persuasive paragraph
Pages: 4 · worksheet + answer key
Answer key: ✅ Included
Class time: about 10 min

1. Your principal is deciding whether students should have an extra ten minutes of recess each day. Write a paragraph persuading your principal to add the extra recess time.
2. Your class can choose between a field trip to a science museum or an art museum. Write a paragraph persuading your classmates to choose the science museum.
3. Your town library is considering staying open one hour later on weekdays. Write a paragraph persuading the library board to extend the hours.
4. Your school cafeteria is deciding whether to add a salad bar option for lunch. Write a paragraph persuading the cafeteria manager to include a salad bar.
5. Your school district is considering requiring students to complete twenty hours of community service each year. Write a paragraph persuading the school board to adopt this requirement.
6. Your city council is debating whether to build a new public swimming pool or a new public basketball court with limited funds. Write a paragraph persuading the council to choose the swimming pool.

Showing 6 of 6 problems. The free PDF includes every problem plus the full answer key.

The free PDF includes all 4 pages — every problem plus the full answer key.

6 problems across 4 pages (worksheet + answer key)
Answer key included — every answer, ready to check
Standards: W.5.1a, W.5.1b, W.5.1d
Skill: Building a focused claim with relevant reasons and evidence in a short persuasive paragraph
Suggested use: literacy centers, homework, reading groups, or sub plans

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