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1 Q6 Section B Q516 marks24 mins Q624 marks36 mins Write your teacher a sentence persuading her that you are confident about the upcoming English exam. You must use the sentence type you are assigned. TASK

2 Q6 Section B Q516 marks24 mins Q624 marks36 mins TASK Use: 1 short sentence for effect 1 complex sentence 1 semi-colon sentence

3 Writing to Persuade or Argue Q6 Section B Q516 marks24 mins Q624 marks36 mins WALT: write effectively for a targeted audience

4 The skills required for PERSUADE question 16 marks are awarded for your ideas and WHAT you write. 8 marks are awarded for HOW well you write it. 16 marks are awarded for your ideas and WHAT you write. 8 marks are awarded for HOW well you write it. 16 marks awarded for: Use of appropriate vocabulary and tone for the audience. Clear and organised ideas. Use of persuasive techniques. Use of structure. 8 marks awarded for: Writing in full sentences (full stops and capital letters) Variety of sentence types: Short sentences for effect Compound sentences Complex sentences Complex punctuation Paragraphs Spelling

5 Write a letter to local Y6 parents persuading them to send their children to Winterhill in Y7. Write the text for a speech persuading your year group to start a campaign against waste. Write the text for an assembly, persuading your year group that global warming is a serious issue. Reading the question It sounds obvious, but you must write what you are asked to write. If you’re asked to write a letter, make it look and sound like a letter. If you’re asked to write an assembly, use features typical of an assembly in your work. You must ensure your language is appropriate for the audience specified in the question!

6 Make your audience CARE! AudienceWhat do they care about? Example Students Food, education / exams, music, film, friends, relationships, beauty, money Parents Safety, their children’s education, money, jobs/careers, economy, news Headteacher Reputation of the school, money, education, uniform and standards, staff, school activities. Local businesses /MP Money, Advertisement, reputation, improvement to the area/business. TASK

7 I know what you’re thinking. You’re sick of hearing about it. 5-a- day, 5-a-day… you feel like you hear about healthy eating 5 times a day! But the truth is, everyone’s doing it. Last week, the Beckham family were seen out in L.A all chomping on apples on their way to a football game. Jennifer Lopez, known for her flawless appearance even said in a recent interview that fresh fruits were the secret to her stunning figure and clear skin. Your school is running a campaign during its ‘Healthy Eating’ week to persuade students to buy and eat more fruit. You have asked you to produce an article that will be given out in the dining hall. How have I made students care? Sympathised with them Celebrities Youthful language Beauty

8 Now, make your audience CARE! AudienceWhat do they care about? Example Students Sick of getting up early in a morning? Evening classes could mean turning off the morning alarm and only turning up at school in the evening. Parents Headteacher Local businesses /MP TASK Persuade your audience that evening classes would be beneficial at Winterhill school.

9 GCSE English Unit 1 (H) Section B – Writing Giving your writing personality Facts and Figures Involve the reader using a Pronoun Rhetorical question Exaggeration and Emotive language List of three (‘rule of three’) Alliteration Repetition Personal experience (an ‘anecdote’) FIRELARPFIRELARP FIRELARPFIRELARP TASK: Read the example and annotate the features.

10 TASK: Using persuasive features Write the text for a speech persuading students to attend revision classes in the run up to their GCSE exams. FACTS AND FIGURES INVOLVE THE READER USING A PRONOUN. ALLITERATION LIST OF THREE RHETORICAL QUESTION EXAGGERATION AND EMOTIVE LANGUAGE REPETITION Pick a feature out of the hat and write a couple of sentences, including this feature, that could be included in your exam answer.

11 Q6 Section B Q516 marks24 mins Q624 marks36 mins Write a paragraph persuading your head teacher to organise a trip to a destination of your choice. Use: 1 short sentence for effect 1 complex sentence 1 semi-colon sentence TASK

12 WALT: Structure Q6 answers effectively and link points together. MarkSkills Mark Band 4 ‘Convincing’ ‘compelling’ 13-16 marks Engages the reader with detailed, succinct argument, a range of persuasive ideas, abstract concepts, vivid detail Makes and sustains the purpose, intention and objective of writing the article. Writes in a tone which is appropriately serious but also informal and captures the audience Mark Band 3 ‘clear’ ‘success’ 9-12 marks Engages the reader with more detailed and persuasive ideas, abstract concepts, vivid detail Clearly states the purpose and intention of writing the article. Writes in a tone which captures the audience

13 GCSE English Unit 1 (F) Section B – Writing An example of a structure for a persuasive piece Rhetorical Questions Anecdote (A descriptive paragraph outlining how dramatic or miserable things will be if your ideas are not acted upon) Turning point Positives that can be gained from your ideas (Why they should do as you say. Use facts and figures to reinforce your points.) Opposing view (crushing it) (I understand that… However, this is wrong because… Overview RATPOORATPOO RATPOORATPOO You do not have to use this basic structure but it can help you think about how important using paragraphs is in order to break up your ideas and develop your points. TASK: Read the example and annotate the structure.

14 But you don’t have to end up this way. You could have a happy, healthy future in front of you. Give yourself a chance. Don’t smoke! Surely everyone would choose happiness and good health over smoke-related diseases. Scientists have proved that staying away… I use words from the previous paragraph in the topic sentence of the next one. Linking paragraphs together We all agree it was the best decision we could have made for our health and our futures.” Now it’s your turn to make the right decision. Don’t allow tobacco to ruin your health. Give yourself a chance. Don’t smoke! And again…

15 Give yourself a chance. Don’t smoke! It seems that many more of us are giving our bodies a chance by not smoking. Give yourself a chance. Don’t smoke! I repeat phrases at different points in the writing: beginning, middle and end. TASK: Read the example and annotate where I have linked points

16 Example question. RAT / POO Your school is inviting entries for a writing competition. The topic is ‘Pet hates’. Create a piece of writing persuading students in your school that your ‘pet hate’ should be abolished. STUDENTS IN YOUR SCHOOL Now, structure your writing into a persuasive speech. Link points together

17 Self assessment Shade in your links. Give yourself a band and mark, a positive comment and a target to get to the next mark. Shade in your links. Give yourself a band and mark, a positive comment and a target to get to the next mark. MarkSkills Mark Band 4 ‘Convincing’ ‘compelling’ 13-16 marks Engages the reader with detailed, succinct argument, a range of persuasive ideas, abstract concepts, vivid detail Makes and sustains the purpose, intention and objective of writing the article. Writes in a tone which is appropriately serious but also informal and captures the audience Mark Band 3 ‘clear’ ‘success’ 9-12 marks Engages the reader with more detailed and persuasive ideas, abstract concepts, vivid detail Clearly states the purpose and intention of writing the article. Writes in a tone which captures the audience


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