Familiarisation Activities for Persuasive Writing
Pass argument around the group
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Topic for debate is introduced to each group
Pass it around the circle – each person has to think of an argument for
Pass it the other way – each person has to think of an argument against
Four Corners
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Topic for debate
Agree, Disagree, Strongly Agree, Strongly Disagree – justify their position
Informal & Formal Debate
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“Seize the moment”- capitalise on current topics to provide authentic reasons for debate
Help- gather, select & present info. Reflect on best arguments- and why?
Be the Expert
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All expert groups- parents/students/ teachers- work in groups together-then reform own
group
Change the point of view
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Retell story from different point of vie- True story of the 3 pigs-told by the wolf
Character Defences
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Delete character from familiar story- allocate character- pupil has to defend inclusion in
story
Examining persuasive tactics
Direct Model
Modelled & Shared Writing
Problem solving approach