Persuasive writing HV2 - lesson 4

Lesson 4
In class today:
Recap last lesson

Emotive language part 2

Giving an opinion vs. introducing an argument.

Persuasive writing practice




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Lesson 4
In class today:
Recap last lesson

Emotive language part 2

Giving an opinion vs. introducing an argument.

Persuasive writing practice




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Writing project planner
Week 2: introduction to persuasive writing
Week 3: Writing arguments
Week 4: Formative writing task
Week 5: Writing vocabulary test
Week 6: Writing arguments - repetition
Week 7: Persuasive writing test

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Recap lesson Tuesday
* Give your opinion about 3 statements. > Use phrases from the vocabulary sheet to give your opinion in 3 sentences: slides 11-12-13!

* Emotive language: language chosen specifically to stimulate an emotional reaction. > Hotel add: With which words/phrases does the writer try to convince you to come to this hotel?

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Read the add from the Five Palms Hotel one more time
With your new knowledge, did you miss any emotive words/phrases? You may compare your words/phrases with those of your neighbour. Underline or highlight the ones you missed. 
So, with which words/phrases does the writer try to convince you to come to this hotel?

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Worksheet emotive language
Do the exercises on this worksheet. It will also be handed out on paper in class.

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Giving an opinion vs. introducing an argument
Giving an opinion and introducing an argument are NOT the same thing. The following slides will explain the difference between the two.
Read the information carefully and do the exercises on the next slides.

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Argument
An argument is based on facts. You support your statement with evidence to convince other people.
Opinion
An opinion is your personal belief. What do you think. You can support your opinions with arguments. 

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What is the difference between an opinion and an argument?

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Assignment 1
There is a difference between introducing a new argument and giving your opinion. On the next slide you will see a drag and drop. 
Put the sentences in the right box, are they introducing an argument or giving an opion?

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Match the phrases with the correct heading.
Introducing arguments
Giving opinions
My first reason for...is...
To my mind, ...
It is also important to note that...
My point of view is that ...
In my opinion, ...
I am convinced that ...
I believe that...
First of all, ...
The main argument for (against)... is...
Another argument for (against)... is...

Slide 15 - Drag question

Assignment 2
On the next slide you will have a link to a news site. They are discussing screen time and if the government should regulate it.
Read one opinion that says yes, and one opinion that says no.

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Slide 17 - Link

What argument from the article do you agree with.
Copy and paste it here.
Use capital letters and punctuation.

Slide 18 - Open question

Do you think that the government should regulate screen time? Why or why not?
Use capital letters and punctuation.

Slide 19 - Open question

Give an argument for the statement:
School days should include longer breaks. Support your argument with evidence.

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Ready?
Study the word list in Som.

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Homework
- Finish this LessonUp lesson, please!
- Study the words from the word list for writing.

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Next week
Tuesday - Practice persuasive writing.
Thursday - formative test (practice test)

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