DAFOREST Techniques
Use these to make your writing strong and convincing.
● Direct Address: Talk straight to the reader
Example:"You should care about this issue."
● Alliteration: Repeat sounds for effect
Example:"Big, bold, brave decisions."
● Facts: Use true information
Example:"90% of people agree."
● Opinion: Share your own view
Example:"I believe this is the best choice."
● Rh
etorical Question: Ask a question that makes the reader think
Example:"Who wouldn’t want a cleaner world?"
● Exaggeration: Make your point stronger (but don’t lie)
Example:"This is the most important issue ever."
● Statistics: Use numbers to prove your point
Example:"Over 1 million trees are cut down daily."
● Triplets: Use three words or phrases for impact
Example:"Fast, fair, and friendly."
Writing Your Essay
Introduction
● Say what your topic is
● Say your opinion clearly
● Use one DAFOREST technique to catch attention
Checklist:
☐ Topic is introduced
☐ Opinion is clear
☐ DAFOREST technique used (which one?) __________
Body Paragraph 1 (Argument 1)
● State your first reason
● Explain why it is important
● Use a fact, statistic, or example
● Use one DAFOREST technique
Checklist:
☐ First reason stated
☐ Explanation given
☐ Fact/statistic/example included
☐ DAFOREST technique used (which one?) __________
Body Paragraph 2 (Argument 2)
● State your second reason
● Explain why it is important
● Use a fact, statistic, or example
● Use one DAFOREST technique
Checklist:
☐ Second reason stated
☐ Explanation given
☐ Fact/statistic/example included
☐ DAFOREST technique used (which one?) __________
Body Paragraph 3 (Argument 3)
● State your third reason
● Explain why it is important
● Use a fact, statistic, or example
● Use one DAFOREST technique
Checklist:
☐ Third reason stated
☐ Explanation given
☐ Fact/statistic/example included
☐ DAFOREST technique used (which one?) __________
Conclusion
● Summarize your opinion
● Remind the reader why your opinion matters
● Use a strong sentence to finish
Checklist:
☐ Opinion summarized
☐ Reasons reminded
☐ Strong closing sentence
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