Persuasive writing KS4. Originally used for IGCSE though skills are transferable to other exam boards.
Covers
'Take Me Out'- Ethics
Persuasive devices
Animal Rights
Euthanasia
Facebook
For or against school bell
Travel writing
Could also be used with KS3
This resource contains 4 different, independent tasks which culminate in pupils writing a persuasive speech to be delivered to their peers. Each activity has been designed to complete at home, thus giving you 4 weeks worth of homework and one more if you add a week for rehearsal or making a PPT to go with their speech.
The first homework looks at Martin Luther King's 'I have a dream' speech and asks pupils to identify persuasive features. Self-assessment is also included.
Writing a Persuasive Essay Handout. How to write a good argument: starting with how to write a good thesis statement, supporting claims in body paragraphs, and making a conclusion that will persuade the reader agree with you! 2 pages. This is useful for students to use as a reference when they begin to write an argument to persuade an audience. Supports common core state standards.
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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.6.1 Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.6.1a Introduce claim(s) and organize the reasons and evidence clearly.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.6.1b Support claim(s) with clear reasons and relevant evidence, using credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.6.1c Use words, phrases, and clauses to clarify the relationships among claim(s) and reasons.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.6.1d Establish and maintain a formal style.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.6.1e Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from the argument presented.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.7.1 Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.7.1a Introduce claim(s), acknowledge alternate or opposing claims, and organize the reasons and evidence logically.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.7.1b Support claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant evidence, using accurate, credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.7.1c Use words, phrases, and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among claim(s), reasons, and evidence.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.7.1d Establish and maintain a formal style.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.7.1e Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.8.1 Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.8.1a Introduce claim(s), acknowledge and distinguish the claim(s) from alternate or opposing claims, and organize the reasons and evidence logically.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.8.1b Support claim(s) with logical reasoning and relevant evidence, using accurate, credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.8.1c Use words, phrases, and clauses to create cohesion and clarify the relationships among claim(s), counterclaims, reasons, and evidence.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.8.1d Establish and maintain a formal style.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.8.1e Provide a concluding statement or section that follows from and supports the argument presented.
The Sign of Four independent learning project. Use knowledge of the novel to design and pitch a cover for a new edition of the text. Design should include information on the author, blurb, key quotes and evaluative comment. Includes second task to write a persuasive letter to a local book shop. Worksheet includes instructions and tips for both tasks. Could be used as a homework or class project, independent learning project, revision task, or cover work.
A package of 11 worksheets with answers on reading persuasive texts.
This resource includes exercises on:
Identifying persuasive text types.
Identifying characteristic language of persuasive texts.
Reading comprehension of persuasive texts.
Demonstrating knowledge of persuasive texts in writing.
Reading persuasive texts to find meaning.
Teachers can use these task cards to enhance the reading and writing skills of the learners.
Here are some other possible uses for these in your classroom:
To challenge early finishers
For effective tutoring
As ESL stations and sub tubs
As holiday work and homework
For small group collaborations
For an end of unit assessments
For reinforcement and enrichment
A great way to reinforce a persuasive writing unit. This project is creative and allows students to enjoy doing their homework, whilst learning valuable skills. The project includes a detailed outline of the task, what they can and can't do and how it will be assessed (class assessed through S&L presenting to the class - also useful for a S&L grade).
A free worksheet for use in class or for homework to extend analysis of act 1 scene 7 of Macbeth (Lady Macbeth persuading Macbeth to kill Duncan).
This worksheet outlines some of the persuasive devices that Lady Macbeth uses (rhetorical questions, direct mode of address, emotive language, flattery and hyperbole) to persuade Macbeth and then gives students the choice between five tasks in which they have to apply these techniques to their own persuasive speech-writing.
This would be suitable for any age group studying Macbeth.
The premise of this lesson is that a new policy is being considered that will triple the amount of English homework students receive in a week. They have to a write a letter to the Principle persuading them that this is not a good idea. The lesson focuses on 3 devices: rhetorical questions, hyperbole and flattery.
This Unit includes four PowerPoint Presentations (The Writing Process, Rhetorical Devices, Logical Fallacies, and the Mini-Research Project), note-taking guides, Logical Fallacy Activity, and a Unit Overview. This resource is aligned with the Common Core and is intended for High School Students.
The traditional homework debate! Students work individually or as a pair to construct a persuasive paragraph within the scaffold (with examples provided).
Works well as a paired task on A3.Suitable for English and/or History. Please leave comments if useful.
Here is a persuasive writing lesson for KS3/KS4 which will enable your students to use essential language techniques (alliteration, rhetorical questions, lists of three, hyperbole, emotive language etc.) for persuasive and argumentative writing tasks.
Contains a vivid and engaging 17 slide PowerPoint , a worked writing example with comments plus task, an extension worksheet/homework task and a persuasive writing poster for the classroom
Rhetoric analysis activity ideal for a KS3/ KS4 homework task for a non-fiction unit/ AQA Language Paper 2 revision with full instructions, paragraph structures, success criteria and WAGOLL modelled example.
This project focuses on Martin Luther King Jr’s infamous ‘I Have A Dream’ speech.
Resource tasks:
Read the speech. Highlight and annotate any persuasive techniques on the sheet.
Select one quotation from the speech and write a short analytical paragraph to answer the question: How does Martin Luther King Jr. use rhetoric to gain support from his audience? There are structures and a modelled example on the sheet to follow.
The Persuasive Writing unit includes: a unit overview (aligned to Common Core Standards), four PowerPoint presentations (Rhetorical Devices, Logical Fallacies, the Writing Process, and the Mini-Research paper), note-taking guides for students who need this accommodation, and a collaborative assignment and an individual assignment over logical fallacies.
Contains mini- schemes on engaging issues such as capital punishment, the homework debate, sexism.
Some was used for IGCSE coursework but is transferable to exam skills.
Frankenstein independent learning project. Use knowledge of the novel to design and pitch a cover for a new edition of the text. Design should include information on the author, blurb, key quotes and evaluative comment. Includes second task to write a persuasive letter to a local book shop. Worksheet includes instructions and tips for both tasks. Could be used as a homework or class project, independent learning project, revision task, or cover work.
Week 6 of a 6 week unit
Complete planning and resources for 5 lessons focused on writing a letter to persuade based on the Iron Man by Ted Hughes.
All planning, presentations and resources are included. Intended for children working in years 3 and 4.
Planning for 5 days, differentiated 3 ways, daily teacher presentation in Smartnotebook and powerpoint
Daily literacy starter activities are also included, guided reading, homework suggestions and display templates.
Only a copy of the book ‘The Iron Man’ by Ted Hughes is needed in addition.
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This download is the final part of a 6 week unit of work. The previous additional weeks or the whole scheme bundle are available in our shop.
Each week starts with a reading comprehension lesson and builds up to a piece of extended writing at the end of the week. I have found this to be an effective way of teaching literacy and ensuring progress.
The Iron Man is a great book to read as part of a thematic unit on Robots.
"An effective, tried and tested resource planned by a teacher rated outstanding by Ofsted. "
A bundle of 4 resources on reading persuasive texts in a text analysis process.
This bundle includes:
Handouts: Vocabulary, Characteristics, Techniques, Rubrics
Worksheets, Exercises, and Task Cards
Lesson Plan with Resources
Ready to use PowerPoint Presentation
Teachers can use these ready-made resources to enhance the vocabulary, language, grammar, reading, and writing skills of the learners.
Here are some other possible uses for these in your classroom:
To challenge early finishers
For effective tutoring
As ESL stations and sub tubs
As holiday work and homework
For small group collaborations
For an end of unit assessments
For reinforcement and enrichment
A compact review of persuasive texts as reading strategies organized for quick referencing.
This Includes:
Vocabulary Overview
Characteristics of Persuasive Texts
Persuasive Techniques
Assessment Rubrics
Teachers can use these handouts as ready reference material to remind the learners about text analysis, thereby helping them to enhance their reading and writing skills.
Here are some other possible uses for these in your classroom:
To challenge early finishers
For effective tutoring
As ESL stations and sub tubs
As holiday work and homework
For small group collaborations
For an end of unit assessments
For reinforcement and enrichment