MYP- YEAR: 3
XYZ School - Persuasive Blog Writing Worksheet
Role: Sports Captain
Task: Write a Persuasive Blog for the School Magazine
Step 1: Brainstorming Organizer
Topic: Why sports should be a bigger priority at XYZ School.
Cues & Prompts for Writing
Why do you believe sports are important?
How have sports helped you or others at XYZ School?
What facts or statistics support your argument?
What emotions will help persuade readers?
How can students and teachers take action?
Organize your ideas here:
Key Points Supporting Ideas
- Personal experience as school sports captain
- School team achievements
Ethos (Credibility) - Quote from PE teacher about life skills learned through sports
- Maya’s story: shy student who gained confidence and friendships through
volleyball
Pathos (Emotion) - Other students overcoming anxiety, building community through sports
- Students in sports perform 15% better academically
Logos (Logic & Facts)
Key Points - Sports improve focus, mental health, time management
Supporting Ideas
Ethos (Credibility) Personal experience as a sports captain, achievements of school teams, expert opinions
Pathos (Emotion) Stories of students benefiting from sports, teamwork, confidence, friendships
Logos (Logic & Facts) Health benefits, better academic performance, statistics on student success
Step 2: Persuasive Blog Format
Practice/ L&L/ MYP 3/ Ritika Guliani/ LS Dept/ PSG
Title: Make It Catchy! (e.g., Game On: Why Sports Matter at XYZ School!)
Introduction (Hook + Thesis Statement):
Start with a question, fact, or quote about sports.
Clearly state your opinion (e.g., "Sports should be a bigger priority at XYZ School because they
improve health, teamwork, and school spirit.")
Body Paragraph 1 - Ethos (Credibility):
Mention personal experience as a sports captain.
Highlight school achievements in sports.
Include a quote from a coach or teacher supporting sports.
Body Paragraph 2 - Pathos (Emotion):
Share a real-life story of a student who gained confidence through sports.
Describe how sports help students build friendships and teamwork.
Body Paragraph 3 - Logos (Logic & Facts):
Provide facts about how sports improve health and academics.
Use numbers or research (e.g., "Studies show students in sports perform 10% better in academics.")
Conclusion (Call to Action):
Restate your main point in a strong, memorable way.
End with a call to action (e.g., "Let’s work together to make XYZ School a hub for sports excellence!")
START HERE:
Practice/ L&L/ MYP 3/ Ritika Guliani/ LS Dept/ PSG
Title
Why should you play sports? Sports should be played by everyone because
they help you Focas get fit as well as a lot of life skills and also help In
academics according to studies.
As the school’s sports captain, I’ve seen our teams win championships and
students grow into confident leaders. Even our PE teacher says, “Sports teach
life skills no textbook can.” Meaning that your studies is not the most
important, your heath is more important and sports come in heath. NOT
ONLY HIM BUT MS. DHONI a famous Indian cricketer said in a interview
after a game to ndtv news channel “cricket not only made my profession but
made me fit and disciplined ”. He emphasized that sports can help in a lot of
ways other than being physically healthy. It can support the mental well being,
makes you learn number of life skills like, being confident, punctual, better
team worker, etc.
Take our volleyball champion Maya, who used to be a shy student with no
friends until she joined volleyball. By the season's end, she was leading cheers
and making new friends with countless trophys from competitions like the
volleys league . Sports gave her confidence—and a community with lots
friends. with also being the class topper in academics because she was able to
manage her time well from sports .
Studies show student-athletes perform 15% better in school. Sports improve
focus, fitness, and mental health. a European SPORTS RESEARCHER Mr.
charles HAS ALSO BACKED THE ABOVE DATA IN His RESEARCH
PUBLISHED IN the times of Europe witch is a elite newspaper. With his
research he noticed that the difference between students from before taking up
sports and after is huge, from failing certin subjects to getting average grades.
Practice/ L&L/ MYP 3/ Ritika Guliani/ LS Dept/ PSG
so why should you play sports? I think that is clearly obvious.
From gifting you with life skills. Sports will help you not only physically but
mentally as well. And can also help in academics according to studies. Come on
lets work together and get the best from you.
A PROMINENT INDIAN SPORTS RESEARCHER MS. SUNITA HAS
ALSO BACKED THE ABOVE DATA IN HER RESEARCH PUBLISHED IN
THE GOOGLE SCHOLARS STATING THAT STUDENTS WHO ARE THE
PART OF ANY SPORT HAVE SHOWN BETTER ATTENTION AND
RETENTION SPAN MAKING THEM ATLEAST 15% BETTER THAN
BEFORE IN THEIR ACADEMICS.
Final Check:
✔ Have you included Ethos, Pathos, and Logos?
✔ Is your writing clear and persuasive?
✔ Does your conclusion leave a strong impact?
yes
Practice/ L&L/ MYP 3/ Ritika Guliani/ LS Dept/ PSG
