Starter- Punctuate the following sentences using the punctuation below: . , ! ? - ; : ’ () please please help bob jones director of surgery you could be next death smoking cause lung heart and throat cancer will you be next you will need boots shoes and trainers Write a sentence using the following connectives: therefore, furthermore, on the other hand, however, consequently, which and as a result of. Main taskA ban on smoking in public places has been introduced in England and Wales, and you are going to write a letter to your local newspaper giving your views on the matter. (20 marks) With a partner: • Show how you would set out the letter and decide on your viewpoint (no sitting on fences!) • Plan your opening paragraph • Next, think about your true views on the matter of smoking in public places. You need at least 3, but ideally 4, substantial points you can develop into paragraphs. • Plan how you want to conclude your letter. PURPOSE? Why am I writing this piece? AUDIENCE? Who is it written for? FORMAT? How should my work be set out? Persuasive Devices – at least one per paragraph… • Emotive language – disgusting, horrendous, obscene • Rhetorical question – having smoke blown in your direction is simply awful, don’t you agree? • Statistics – 45% of the people in this country… • Direct address (talking to the reader) – how would you feel if… • Rule of three – energising, uplifting and revitalising… • Anecdote – tell a story to illustrate your point. ‘I know somebody who…’
