Try this activityChoose a sport, hobby or activity that you are interested in. Write to persuade a reader why they should try your chosen activity.

• Start with an introduction. An introduction lets a reader know what you are going to write about.

• Write your reasons for your choice. Why is it important for others to get involved in this activity? Explain your reasons.

• Finish with a conclusion. A conclusion sums up your reasons so that a reader is convinced of your opinion.

Remember to:• planyourwriting• useparagraphstoorganiseyourideas• writeinsentences• chooseyourwordscarefullytoconvince

a reader of your opinion• payattentiontoyourspellingand

punctuation• checkandedityourwritingsoitisclear.

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