Persuasive Barktastic Buddy

We have been learning how to write a persuasive piece of writing. We had to convince Miss McLeod to either get a Cat or a Dog. I chose to persuade Miss McLeod to get a Dog. This is my persuasive writing. I had to use persuasive words and phrases that were convincing. I learnt how to write a persuasive piece of writing. I enjoyed writing the story.

Collaborative Success Criteria

• The correct structure of a persuasive text including an introduction, with a hook and your opinion, 3 body paragraphs and a conclusion.
• Persuasive vocabulary and phrases that convince people
• The reasons why with supporting ideas

Barktastic Buddy

Did you Know that a dog can save your life. I think that Miss McLeod should buy a dog because you can play with dogs. Also dogs are loyal to their owners dogs can warn you when intruders are around.

Firstly I think Miss McLeod should get a dog because you can play with them. You can also take them to the park to play fetch and they can find lots of more friends. Other ways you can play with your dogs are you can play chase or you can make your dog chase their own tail.

Secondly Dogs can be very loyal to their owner and they. Also dogs are like man's best friend. Dogs provide friendship and that will mean that your dog will protect you. Also when you get home from work or a friends house dogs will always be excited to see you because your dog loves you. And when they see you they will jump up on you and try and lick your face and wag their tails and bark happily.

Finally you are sleeping your dog will bark to warn you because dogs bark when intruders are around or in your house so they are very protective. Also dogs can sense when a earthquake is coming so you need to listen to your dog because they could save your life and they are very protective.

Overall I think that Miss McLeod Should get a pet dog because they are loyal to their owner, and you can play with them and take them to the park. Also your dog will warn you if intruders are around or even in your house.

Now run walk or drive all the way to your local pet store and demand your Barktastic buddy right now.