RP 6B L2: Recognizing Persuasive Devices

Read the persuasive paragraphs below and answer the questions that follow.

A gecko is the best kind of lizard to have as a pet. At the pet store, you can choose whatever color gecko you want. One of the coolest things a gecko can do is shed its skin. It can even walk up walls of glass because of the hair-like surfaces of its feet. Imagine showing that off to your friends!

1. What is the author trying to convince you to do?

A gecko is the best kind of lizard to have as a pet. At the pet store, you can choose whatever color gecko you want. One of the coolest things a gecko can do is shed its skin. It can even walk up walls of glass because of the hair-like surfaces of its feet. Imagine showing that off to your friends!

2. What words, phrases, or information does the author use to convince you?

If you want to play a sport, soccer is a much safer choice than football. More kids get hurt playing football than playing soccer. Football players have to wear padding and helmets because the sport is so dangerous. It’s a lot more fun to play a sport when you’re not wearing so much extra gear.

3. What is the author trying to convince you to do?

If you want to play a sport, soccer is a much safer choice than football. More kids get hurt playing football than playing soccer. Football players have to wear padding and helmets because the sport is so dangerous. It’s a lot more fun to play a sport when you’re not wearing so much extra gear.

4. What words, phrases, or information does the author use to convince you?