persuasive poetry

1. Monday 14th June 2020
How can we write a persuasive
poem?
C: I can decide on an order to my stanzas.
A: I can put language from my research into relevant stanzas.
E: I can begin to link language within stanzas.

2. C: I can decide on an order to my stanzas.
Look at the pictures from our vocabulary building exercises. Each stanza
of your poem will be about one picture – which order would you like to
put these pictures in? There are different ways to decide:
- Strength of emotional response
- Biggest impact on the species
Decide on the order you would prefer

3. A: I can put language from my research into
relevant stanzas.
Organise your language from the vocabulary building into the relevant
areas. Remember to use all your exercises:
- Expanded noun phrases/adjectives
- Mood boards (see today’s activity page)

4. E: I can begin to link language within stanzas.
Now look at your language choices for the stanzas.
Can you find any rhyming words within the language you have chosen?
Which words do you think you will begin each stanza with?
The purpose of your poem is to persuade your audience (Thornhill
students) to think about their use of plastic packaging. How will you do
this?

5. Reflection
Read through your notes and jot down any additional thoughts in
green pen. (if you have one at home)
Think of some (rhetorical) questions that you can use at the end of the
poem/stanzas to help you persuade your audience.