Writing to Persuade - Lesson 6 - Card Sort Worksheet

In Lesson 6, students are introduced to the art of persuasive writing through a variety of literary devices. The "Card Sort Worksheet" is an interactive tool that helps learners understand and identify different elements used to influence an audience. The worksheet is divided into three sections: Devices, Definitions, and Examples. Students are tasked with cutting out and matching terms such as Alliteration, Emotive Language, Facts, and Statistics with their corresponding definitions and examples to gain a hands-on understanding of each device.

The definitions section explains the purpose of each device. For instance, 'Triples' involve repeating an idea three times in slightly varied forms, while 'Alliteration' is the repetition of the initial consonant sounds in a series to create a memorable impact. A 'Rhetorical Question' is used to provoke thought rather than elicit an answer, and 'Facts' are statements that can be verified as true. 'Statistics' provide numerical evidence to support an argument, 'Emotive Language' taps into the reader's emotions, and 'Opinions' express personal beliefs or feelings. The examples given, such as "Comet’s crazy cut price Summer Sale" for alliteration or "Are you doing everything you can to help fight poverty?" for a rhetorical question, help students connect the theory with practical use in writing. By engaging with this activity, students develop a deeper understanding of persuasive techniques and how they can be applied to their own writing.