Writing to Persuade - teaching resource

Writing to Persuade – Complete Teaching Unit

This detailed and fully editable teaching resource is designed to equip students with the skills needed to write clear, convincing, and engaging persuasive texts. Developed with GCSE pupils in mind, Writing to Persuade can be easily adapted for use with Year 8 and 9 learners, offering flexibility for a range of classroom needs.

This comprehensive resource includes:

• A 91-slide editable PowerPoint presentation

• 6 printable worksheets with progressive activities

• Step-by-step lessons suitable for mixed-ability groups

Key learning objectives covered:

• What persuasive writing is and why it matters

• Exploring the purpose, audience, and form of persuasive texts

• Planning, structuring, and organising persuasive writing

• Using techniques such as emotive language, facts and opinions, flattery, and rhetorical devices

• Developing confidence with rhetorical strategies like the rule of three and rhetorical questions

• Preparing for writing under exam conditions

Ideal for English writing skills development, exam prep, or focused SPaG units.

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