Argumentative and Persuasive Writing
Writing to persuade and argue
The transition from insistent assertions into apt argumentation is not always made by every student. It takes the reading of many opinion articles on difficult socially-advanced subjects for one. It also requires the framing of argumentation in a way similar to a debate.
Ultimately, it is the ability to control the framing of an argument that will make writing persuasive, even more than style. Of course, not everyone
Teaching literary essay writing: a critique of warrants and reasons
Some more intense reading and thinking since yesterday with trusted colleagues old and new made me reevaluate my previous thoughts about warrants. The purpose of a warrant in an essay is to stake a generalised condition that grants authority to a reason or statement...
Argumentative and Persuasive Writing
Argumentative and Persuasive Writing
Great Work: Writing to Argue Altan Haan
Argumentative Writing on Capital Punishment Altan Haan June 8, 2014 Capital Punishment or the death penalty is a legal process whereby a person is put to death by the state as a punishment for a crime.[1] This dictionary de nition is only the literal meaning. We need...
An example of using a 15-5-1 essay plan with commentary
Dear students. Today I wanted to write a mini-essay about a sense I have had recently about the space between the inspirational feeling when an ambition is conceived, and the arduous senselessness in its difficult/impossible completion. Even just in that focus, I do...
Qualities of the connective ‘however.’
As my Year 11s will attest, the use of 'however' commonly introduces a contrast or opposing point. It can, of course, present a different take or slant on a previous argument. It doesn't, however (!), suggest that the upcoming point has the same qualities or emphasis...
Year 8 Articles 2012
After a scheme analysing the style of newspaper articles (updated to take into account new media) my students wrote a series of articles about a shark attack in Scarborough bay. I was pleased with how many students were able to combine a variance of techniques into...
Revision Writing to Argue 111
Revision 11.1 Writing to argue 1) Make ‘for’ and ‘against’ grid. 2) Brainstorm in note form 2-5 ideas for each. 3) Indicate: - a rough order in which you might write the points - which points you might combine in same paragraph - which point might be your main focus....
Context of Planning to Argue
My students today began reflecting on planning to argue. Below are some exemplar plans. 111 writing to argue plans 28th feb Students were called on to consider the purpose of: Having a specific focus (allows you to explore other aspects and yet return to the thread of...
Don’t get me started!
This is a creative writing option that AQA provide that my Year 10s have been studying for several weeks. Charlier Brooker provided some entertainment for us, and I admire how my students have attempted to use as many techniques as possible. For me, variety is king....
TeacherGamer Article
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