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Writing worksheet · Opinion writing
Make an Ad: Convince Them!
Kids invent a product, draw an ad with a catchy slogan and list three reasons to buy it.
- Grade level
- Grades 2–4
- Time
- About 30 minutes
- Topic
- Opinion writing
- Answer key
- Not needed: answers vary
- Kids practice
- Opinion writing, Giving reasons, Supporting with examples, Persuasive language
What kids do
“Ads try to convince people. Invent a new snack or toy and design an ad that makes everyone want it.”
Printed on the sheet:
- You should buy it because
Teacher tip
Show a few kid-friendly ads and talk about catchy slogans before kids invent their product.
How to use it
- Have kids say their opinion and reasons to a partner first.
- Post linking words (because, also, for example) where kids can see them.
- Let early writers draw first, then talk, then write.
Watch for
Kids who pick a side they cannot support. It is fine to switch sides while planning.
Talk about it
- What is your strongest reason? Why?
- Which sentence on your sheet are you proudest of? Why?
Take it further
Have kids write a real letter about a real school issue.
US Letter, prints well in black and white. Free for home and classroom use: print as many copies as you need.
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