Writing Worksheet · Grades 5–8
Writing a Petition Worksheet
A printable writing worksheet for grades 5-8 on writing a petition. Students learn how a petition states a problem, makes a clear request with reasons, and gathers signatures, answer eight questions about the form, and plan their own. A complete answer key is included.
Subject
Writing
Grades
Grades 5–8
Skill Focus
Writing a Petition, persuasive
Lesson Length
30 minutes
Lesson Overview
About this worksheet
A petition is a formal written request, signed by many people, that asks someone in charge to make a change. This worksheet teaches the parts of a petition and guides students to draft one of their own.
The reference box and Section A are on page 1. The reference box teaches the form with examples. Section A has eight recall questions. Section B on page 2 has four planning prompts.
Page 3 is a complete answer key. The worksheet pairs well with the Writing a Persuasive Letter and Persuasive Writing worksheets.
How to Use This Lesson
Read the reference box and study the parts of a petition.
Answer the eight questions in Section A on page 1.
Plan your petition in the four prompts in Section B on page 2.
Use the answer key on page 3 for self-check.
Pair with the Writing a Persuasive Letter Worksheet for more practice.
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Writing a Petition Worksheet
A printable writing worksheet for grades 5-8 on writing a petition. Students learn how a petition states a problem, makes a clear request with reasons, and gathers signatures, answer eight questions about the form, and plan their own. A complete answer key is included.
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