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We use persuasive writing
to share our point of view
with others.
We want the reader
to agree with us!

2. Letters in a
newspaper
Fliers posted
through a letterbox
Shopping
catalogues
TV, radio and
Internet adverts
Holiday
brochures
Billboards
and posters
Book
blurbs
Articles in a
magazine
Movie trailers
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Lots of different types of writing
and media try to persuade us.
Here are some examples:

3. Introduction
Write a statement that explains
the case that you want to argue.
Point 1
State your first point and add further details,
explanations, evidence and examples (this is called elaboration).
Point 2
State your next point and add some elaboration.
Point 3
State your final point and don’t forget the elaboration.
Conclusion
Remind the reader of your argument and review your points.
What do you want to the reader to do now?
Here is one way that you could
organise your persuasive writing:
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You may only
have one or two
points to explain...
or you might have
even more!
Remember
to be positive and
tell everyone why
you are right!

4. Point Elaboration
Write a
sentence
(or two) to
explain your
point clearly.
Add more details
to explain what you mean.
Use facts (evidence) and opinions
to give your reasons.
Give examples
(use For example or For instance).
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When you are writing your points,
don’t forget add elaboration to each one!

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people to spend
their money on
these items?
How would you

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Cars should be banned at the weekend.
Persuasive
Situations

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Children should be paid for working at school.
This forest should be cut down and the
land should be used to build a new theme park.

11. I am writing to...
Is it really
worth... ?
This needs to
be dealt with...
A friend of
mine says...
No-one but a
complete idiot
would believe
that...
We can do
without this...
Of course...
It is disgraceful
that...
How unfair! Another thing...
I believe that...
How could we
possibly... ?
I hope that
you agree...
Do you want to
be part of... ?
An intelligent
person like
yourself...
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How many of these words and phrases can you use in your writing?

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Helen and Mark