1. This project and its actions were made possible due to co-financing by the European Fund for the Integration of Third-Country Nationals Persuasive argument writing Black and white cards Subject:English Age groups:8 – 11, 12 – 14, 15 – 16, 17 - 18 Topic:Non-fiction writing EAL Nexus resource Licence information | This resource is free to use for educational purposes. © British Council 2014 Source | This resource was originally developed by Charlotte Hurley and has been adapted by EAL Nexus.

2. paragraph Persuasive argument: key term

3. modal verbs Persuasive argument: key term

4. point of view/ viewpoint Persuasive argument: key term

5. formal language Persuasive argument: key term

6. cause and effect Persuasive argument: key term

7. conclusion Persuasive argument: key term

8. present tense Persuasive argument: key term

9. opinion Persuasive argument: key term

10. fact Persuasive argument: key term

11. statistics Persuasive argument: key term

12. persuade Persuasive argument: key term

13. emotive language Persuasive argument: key term

14. exaggeration Persuasive argument: key term

15. rhetorical question Persuasive argument: key term

16. evidence Persuasive argument: key term

17. adjective Persuasive argument: key term

18. conditional language Persuasive argument: key term

19. imperative verb Persuasive argument: key term

20. A part of a piece of writing that usually deals with one subject, that begins on a new line, and that is made up of one or more sentences. Definition

21. A type of verb that is mainly used to show how sure we are that something has happened, is happening or will happen. Definition

22. An opinion on or attitude towards a particular matter Definition

23. Language used when conversational language (such as slang) isn’t suitable. Correct grammar, punctuation and Standard English is used. Definition

24. Phrases used to show when one action causes something else to happen Definition

25. The final part of the persuasive argument which sums up the writer’s final opinion on the subject Definition

26. A verb tense used to show an action that is happening now Definition

27. A judgement or viewpoint on a particular matter Definition

28. Something known to be true, that can be proved Definition

29. A fact or piece of data obtained from a large study Definition

30. To urge someone to do something by giving them a good reason to do so Definition

31. Language used to cause a particular emotion in the reader Definition

32. To make something sound ‘more’ than it is e.g. bigger, better, quicker… Definition

33. A question which doesn’t require an answer, used to hook the reader Definition

34. Factual information which supports an argument Definition

35. A word which modifies and gives more information about a noun Definition

36. Words and phrases used when we are not sure if something is true Definition

37. A verb that gives a command or instruction Definition

38. The council are intending to build on the school field… _______________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________. I believe that…_____________________________ ____________________________________________. ____________________________________________ In addition,…_______________________________ ____________________________________________ ____________________________________________. In summary, I think that… … _____________________ ____________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________.

39. can, could, may, might, must, ought, shall, should, will, would  Could you imagine a world without tigers? Examples

40.  They argue that it is cruel  Many believe that it is educational  Others say that it is dangerous Examples

41.  ‘is placed’ rather than put  ‘elevate’ rather than lift  ‘manufacture’ rather than make Examples

42.  This would result in  This causes  If…then Examples

43.  In conclusion…  Finally…  …considering all the arguments… Examples

44.  Modern zoos are well- designed  Children watch TV whenever they want  People believe that… Example

45.  The Second World War ended in 1945  Measles in an infectious viral disease Examples

46.  98% of cats prefer this  When surveyed, most children in primary schools said they did not like green vegetables Example

47.  Make school holidays longer so we can spend more time having fun Example

48.  Don’t make them suffer !  This could ruin lives! Example

49.  This is the worst case ever seen  They used the fastest train in the world… Example

50.  Could this be any more dangerous?  Do you dare to let them miss this opportunity? Example

51. They should wear school uniform because it has been shown that it can prevent bullying Example

52.  enjoyable lessons  spacious cages  ridiculous rules Example

53.  This might be…  It could be…  This is possibly …  It will probably… Example

54.  Do something about it…  Act now  Save their playground Example