Persuasive writing HV2 - lesson 4

Lesson 4
In class today:
Giving an opinion vs. introducing an argument.

Persuasive writing practice

Blooket


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This lesson contains 14 slides, with interactive quizzes and text slides.

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Lesson 4
In class today:
Giving an opinion vs. introducing an argument.

Persuasive writing practice

Blooket


Slide 1 - Slide

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?

Slide 5 - Mind map

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?

Slide 6 - Slide

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 7 - 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 9 - Link

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

Slide 10 - Open question

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

Slide 11 - Open question

Give an argument for the statement:
School days should include longer breaks.
Use capital letters and punctuation.

Slide 12 - Open question

Blooket
Practice the word list.

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

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