Non-Fiction Writing

Persuasive Writing The profile of any of the writing opportunities is raised by giving the children a real purpose. Send the letters or reports to the government, City Council, e-mail or tweet the refugee support groups. Produce a persuasive leaflet or poster promoting one of the support groups for asylum seekers or refugees (see Immigration facts and statistics PowerPoint). Write a letter to the government or support group on the issue of asylum. See the planning grid on the next slide to support the organization of the children’s writing.

Persuasive Writing Introduction/statement of your point of view Why are you writing? What do you want to happen?  Although not everyone would agree… I believe that … Argument 1: Main reason to support your argument    Firstly … The most important point is … Evidence to back up argument 1: Argument 2: Further reason to support your argument… Furthermore … In addition … Evidence to back up argument 2: Concluding paragraph Summarise the main points … Restate you point of view and what you want to happen … In conclusion … Therefore …

See ‘Debate’ PowerPoint. Discussion Texts See ‘Debate’ PowerPoint.

Newspaper Reports Write a newspaper report on recent asylum issues in the news. This could link to Donald Trump’s recent travel ban in the United States. Write a newspaper report on asylum seekers and refugees in Nottingham or the UK (see Local Immigration PowerPoint in History).

Newspaper Report Planner Body of report Headline: (No more than 7 words) Lead Paragraph Who? What? Where? When? Why? Sources: Concluding paragraph: (Return to your opening point and look to the future) Time conjunctions you could use:

See also activities in the Local and National History sections for additional non-fiction writing