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9/2/22

TOPIC: Planning a Persuasive text

LFQ: How do I plan a Persuasive text?
(WILF):
a. Revise the language features of a persuasive
essay;
b. Explain the importance of planning before
writing; and
c. Plan a Persuasive text by noting and
developing initial ideas about the given
topic.
What is a Persuasive Text?
What is a persuasive text?
A persuasive text is a text which argues a point of view,
to convince the reader to agree with the author.
What’s in a persuasive text?

Opening statement: Introduce your point of view.

Arguments: State your point of view and reasons for each argument.

Conclusion: Summarise your arguments and repeat your point of

view.
Organisation
How is a persuasive text organised?
A persuasive text is organised into paragraphs to make it easier to read.

What’s in a persuasive text?

Opening paragraph:
Include opening statement and a list of arguments.

Main body paragraphs:

Include one argument in each paragraph.
Support your argument with two reasons.

Concluding paragraph:
Summarise your arguments and restate your point of view.
Features
Persuasive writing is written in the present tense.
• Children spend too much time doing homework.
• Dogs are the greatest pets for kids.

Logical connectives are used in persuasive writing to make the arguments flow.
For example: because, however, this shows, therefore.

Time connectives are used to begin the main body paragraphs.

For example: firstly, secondly, finally.
Features
When writing persuasive text, always use facts.
It gives evidence and proof to your arguments.
Give a reasonable argument to get the reader
interested and on your side.

Interest the reader by using interesting, strong and emotive words.

Simple sentences help the reader to understand your arguments.

Persuasive writing is about informing the reader about a subject and

convincing them to agree with you. Choose a topic you believe in.
 Features
Using strong, clear, emotive language helps the reader to agree with you.
Below, are some helpful phrases that are used in persuasive writing.
Persuasive phrases:
It is outrageous that…
I strongly believe…
It’s disgraceful that…
It’s concerning that…
How could we possibly…
 AFL
Match the following language features with their examples.
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A. Oh, I would never dream of assuming I
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turn
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B. The insensitive of plastic has not only
Language had never seen before.
destroyed our beautiful land but also the water
B. We all have suffered much, haven’t we?
3. Rhetorical ways andC.gleaming aquatic
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should
Question C. We all have suffered much, haven’t we?
animals.
4. Modal Verbs D. We, as society experiments
D. Scientific should nothas besaved
cruelmillions
to the
5. Active Voice animals. of lives.
E. The insensitive use plastic has not only
E. Scientific experiments has saved millions of
destroyed our beautiful land but also the
lives. water ways and gleaming aquatic life.
Write a Rhetorical question and anecdotal evidence about the given topic.
 Topics for a Persuasive Text
Here are some examples of topics you could use for a persuasive
text. Which ones are you passionate about?

• All children should do homework every night.

• Dogs are the best pets for children.
• The beach is more fun than a pool.
• All children should read at least one book a week.
Brain storm for ideas

Write as many points as you can about the topic

you have selected.
 Plenary (5 minutes)
LFQ: How do I plan a Persuasive essay?

Quizziz
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What did I find out today?  How do I know this?

Which Blooms words have I been practicing today? How does this link to real life/a character trait?