Persuasive Writing
Skill: Writing an Introduction
Sample:
Sentence Starters:
It is quite obvious that….
Some people agree that …… but personally, ….
Without a doubt, ….
Clearly…
I am absolutely certain that ….
Writing Practice
1. Strawberries are the best fruit.
Some people agree that other
fruits are the best ones, but
personally strawberries are my
top one favorite. There are many
reasons for this including its
sweet taste, its availability, and
its nutrition.
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2. Children should be banned from watching TV.
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3. Parents spend too much time on their phones.
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4. Mathematics is the hardest subject.
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5. It is OK not to tell the truth.
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6. Recycling is not really that important.
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