Persuasive writing HV2 - lesson 4

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• Leerjaar 2

Lesson 4

In class today:

Giving an opinion vs. introducing an argument.

Persuasive writing practice

Blooket

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. 

What is the difference between an opinion and an argument?

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?

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...

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.

www.timeforkids.com

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

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

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

Blooket

Practice the word list.

Next week

Monday - Practice persuasive writing.

Tuesday - formative test (practice test)