Introducing strategies of component writers and introducing purposes of writing

Plan for the Future

What will your life be like when you’re 25?

Answer the questions below to help you imagine.

Directions: Remember to use complete sentences in your answers! Underline the verbs in your answers.
Where will you live?





What will your job be?

What kind of hobbies will you have?

Who will you spend your time with?





Convince me

Think about what you’d like your life to be like when you’re 25. Now how are you going to get there? It sure would be easier with the support of your parents.

Directions: Use the template below to write a persuasive letter to your parents, telling them what you’d like your life to be like at age 25 and how they can support you in getting there.

Title of Letter:

Dear ,

(first paragraph: explain your dreams by sharing what you’d like your life to be like at age 25)

(second paragraph: use persuasive writing to show your parents how to support your dream)

What Will You Be When You Grow Up?

What’s your dream job? Write a paragraph convincing your audience that your dream job is a good choice. Include reasons to support your idea and a catchy title.

Begin by answering the questions below.

What’s your dream job?

What are three reasons why this is a good choice?
1.
2.
3.

Now it’s time to write a paragraph about your dream job.

Title:

Choose the Future (Tense)

What would you like to do? Now’s your chance to dream big!

Directions: Circle five things you’d like to do from the list below. Then write sentences to tell what you’d like to do. Remember to use future tense verbs!

Ride a motorcycle


Write a book

Win a contest

Fly an airplane

Ride a horse

Go diving

Swim with sharks

Play in a band

Go on a safari

Learn to bake