Year 8 English · KS3

Writing: Persuasive Arguments

10 lessons, in the order they are taught. Part of the Year 8 English curriculum.

What this topic covers

  1. 1Aristotle's triad
  2. 2Delivering a formal presentation
  3. 3Evaluating how two non-fiction writers express their opinions
  4. 4Expressing convictions
  5. 5Hillary Clinton's passionate speech about women's rights
  6. 6Planning a fairy tale about a social issue
  7. 7Planning content for a presentation
  8. 8Analysing an opinion article about protecting the greenbelt
  9. 9‘Where Have All the Flowers Gone?’: a song of conviction
  10. 10‘The Chimney Sweeper’: a protest against child labour

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Which of the following is an example of a rhetorical question used in persuasive writing?

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