1. Writing to Persuade

2. English Language Paper 1 Section A: Reading Unseen Media / Non – Fiction Section B: Writing Short Task: explain & inform Long Task: argue & persuade

4. Write about 2 sides Keep an eye on the time Paragraph! Literacy (it’s a WRITING test) Use a variety of writing techniques

5. Writing techniques

6. Use: A ANECDOTES F FACTS O OPINIONS R REPETITION E EMOTIVE LANGUAGE S STATISTICS T THREE (RULE OF)

7. Techniques to get a C+ Anecdotes “School uniform should be banned. I remember when I first started school my mum had to pay over £100 for the full outfit. She had to go to the shops in the pouring rain…”

8. Facts “The hotel is in a town that has a beach, variety of shops and two parks.”

9. Opinions “ Darren in Year 7 agrees: ‘Uniform is both expensive and uncomfortable”

10. Repetition “Yet again my request was refused. Yet again I was ignored. Yet again I am offended.”

11. Emotive Language “The fact is, drug abuse tears apart a family leaving a huge gaping hole and a trail of destruction.”

12. Statistics “64% of students agree the gym is out of date”

13. Three (rule of) “The current facilities are old, dusty and damaged.”

14. In other words: A ALLITERATION F FACTS O OPINIONS R REPETITION E EMOTIVE LANGUAGE S STATISTICS T THREE (RULE OF)

16. Write the text for a speech where you persuade young children to become fitter and be more healthy.

17. Question 2 - Example Good evening everyone, I am Jon and I’m here to talk to you about size. Not the size of the school. Not the size of the sports hall. Not even the size of the canteen! I’m here to talk about the size of you. Think; what size are you? Or what size do people think you are? Feeling forever frustrated about your size can get you down…..

18. Memorise for the exam! A ANECDOTES F FACTS O OPINIONS R REPETITION E EMOTIVE LANGUAGE S STATISTICS T THREE (RULE OF)