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Wednesday 2 December 2026
7:00 pm AEST (Brisbane) · 8:00 pm AEDT (Sydney and Melbourne)
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Live webinar · Years 2–7 · Parents & teachers
Beyond the basics: persuasive writing strategies that lift results
Most students get taught structure, a rhetorical question and a few conjunctions. In this session, we go further: precise word groups, answering the other side and the power of three. These skills help with debating, essays later on, and exams like NAPLAN (Australia) and PSLE English composition (Singapore).
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The Australian session on Wednesday 2 December 2026 (7:00 pm Brisbane time) will be recorded. The recording will be $35 once it’s available after 2 December.
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Who it's for
- Parents of Years 2–7 who want to know what strong persuasive writing looks like, and how to help at home.
- Teachers wanting professional development in persuasive writing.
What we'll cover: your persuasive writing cheat sheet
Ten areas of strong persuasive writing, each with a quick example on why dogs make great pets.
1 Audience
Write for a reader you need to convince, using a respectful tone that suits them.
Example: Many families worry that a dog is too much work, but the rewards are worth it.
2 Text structure
Open with a clear opinion, give organised reasons, then finish with a conclusion that restates the view and calls the reader to act.
Example: Weak: “In conclusion, a dog is a loyal pet…” Strong: “In conclusion, dogs are certainly the best pets one could choose… It is imperative that you contact the RSPCA today and find one to adopt.”
3 Ideas
Develop each reason fully, and answer the other side (rebuttal) rather than ignoring it.
Example: “Some people think having a dog is too much work. This work is actually a good thing.”
4 Persuasive devices
Use techniques like direct address, rhetorical questions and the power of three to pull the reader in.
Example: “You need to adopt a dog today.”
5 Vocabulary
Choose precise word groups and strong, confident words instead of plain ones.
Example: “Dogs are the best companions” → “It is clear that dogs are undoubtedly the best companions.”
6 Cohesion
Link ideas with connectives and pronouns so the argument flows from one point to the next.
Example: “Furthermore, dogs keep their owners active.”
7 Paragraphing
Give each reason its own paragraph, starting with a topic sentence that tells the reader the point.
Example: “Secondly, dogs keep you fit.”
8 Sentence structure
Combine short, choppy sentences into longer ones that explain why.
Example: “Dogs keep you fit. Every day they need to go for walks.” → “I believe that dogs are excellent pets because they keep you fit.”
9 Punctuation
Use correct sentence punctuation, plus commas in lists and exclamation marks sparingly for impact.
Example: “You have to feed, walk and bathe a dog.”
10 Spelling
Spell common and ambitious words correctly so the writing sounds credible.
Example: “responsibility”, “companionship”, “loyal”
What to look for in your child's writing
- Is their opinion clear in the first paragraph?
- Does each reason have its own paragraph?
- Do they use precise noun groups and strong verbs?
- Do they mention the other side, and answer it?
- Do they use a group of three anywhere?
- Does the ending sum up their view clearly?
For teachers: use it in class tomorrow
Each strategy is shown with simple examples you can model on the board the next day, and the "what to look for" list works as a quick checklist for student writing.
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