Mastering Persuasive Writing for AQA English
Mastering Persuasive Writing for AQA English
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Mastering Persuasive Writing for AQA English
What do you already know about persuasive writing?
Learning Objective
At the end of the lesson you will be able to structure and write a persuasive response suitable for AQA GCSE English Paper 2, Question 5.
What is Persuasive Writing?
Persuasive writing aims to convince the reader to accept your point of view. It uses emotive language, clear arguments, and rhetorical devices.
Key Features of Persuasive Writing
- Emotive language - Facts & statistics - Rhetorical questions
Techniques
Structure
- Clear introduction - Developed arguments - Cohesive conclusion
AQA English Paper 2, Question 5
This task requires you to write a persuasive article, speech, or letter. Example question: 'Write an article for a school magazine arguing for or against school uniforms.'
Effective Planning
1. Analyse the prompt 2. Brainstorm key arguments 3. Plan structure with bullet points
Exam Tip: DAFOREST Techniques
Use DAFOREST: Direct address, Alliteration, Facts, Opinions, Rhetorical questions, Emotive language, Statistics, Triples.
Quick Task: Persuade Me!
In pairs, spend 2 minutes planning how you would convince someone that school trips are essential. List at least 3 persuasive techniques you would use.
Reflection
Which persuasive technique do you find most effective? How can you improve your use of persuasive language for the exam?
Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.
Write down 2 things you want to know more about.
Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.
