Persuasive Writing Checklist
TOPIC
My essay makes a claim about a topic
My topic gets the audience interested and engaged
ORGANIZATION
My essay has a clear introduction that catches the audience’s
attention
My essay has reasons to support my claim.
My reasons are supported with proof (facts and examples)
My reasons are connected and organized in a logical way.
My essay has a positive conclusion that urges the audience to
agree, support, or take action on my topic.
PERSUASIVE STRATEGIES
Ethos: My essay builds trust and credibility (such as: Expert
on the topic, As a student, daughter/son, Canadian, etc.)
Pathos: My essay appeals to the audience’s emotions; it
makes them feel a certain emotion (such as: Creating anger,
happiness, sadness, pity)
Logos: My essay uses logic, numbers, and facts to support
my argument (such as: 31% of Canadian kids are overweight,
Students have 5 hours of in-class time a day, etc.)
Rebuttal: My essay anticipates an argument against my
position and explains how my position is the better choice.
STYLE & CONVENTIONS
My piece has all complete sentences that begin with capital
letters and end with punctuation. Any proper nouns or the
word “I” begins with a capital letter.
I reread more than one time and revised my writing.
My persuasive essay has been edited for spelling.
My persuasive essay has correct verb tense in each sentence.
Yes
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Persuasive Writing Checklist
TOPIC
My essay makes a claim about a topic
My topic gets the audience interested and engaged
ORGANIZATION
My essay has a clear introduction that catches the audience’s
attention
My essay has reasons to support my claim.
My reasons are supported with proof (facts and examples)
My reasons are connected and organized in a logical way.
My essay has a positive conclusion that urges the audience to
agree, support, or take action on my topic.
PERSUASIVE STRATEGIES
Ethos: My essay builds trust and credibility (such as: Expert
on the topic, As a student, daughter/son, Canadian, etc.)
Pathos: My essay appeals to the audience’s emotions; it
makes them feel a certain emotion (such as: Creating anger,
happiness, sadness, pity)
Logos: My essay uses logic, numbers, and facts to support
my argument (such as: 31% of Canadian kids are overweight,
Students have 5 hours of in-class time a day, etc.)
Rebuttal: My essay anticipates an argument against my
position and explains how my position is the better choice.
STYLE & CONVENTIONS
My essay has all complete sentences that begin with capital
letters and end with punctuation. Any proper nouns or the
word “I” begins with a capital letter.
I reread more than one time and revised my writing.
My persuasive essay has been edited for spelling.
My persuasive essay has correct verb tense in each sentence.
Yes
√
Not
Yet