S2 Exercise 30: Persuasion (10)

PERSUASION TASK 8

Now you have all the materials you need to write a persuasive essay just like the one on Skirts. First, consider if you have:

• Your strong statement with your 1 opposing argument and your 4 supporting arguments
• Your research to support your argument

• A list of persuasive techniques to use in your own writing
• A word bank of linking words
• An exemplar on curfews

Your first task is to write your introduction

 There are 5 jobs an introduction needs to do

It needs to:

1. Introduce the topic
2. State why the topic is important
3. State that there is a difference of opinion about this topic
4. State a clear view
5. Include at least one persuasive technique

EXAMPLE

Although not everybody would agree I want to argue that the recent suggestion that curfews should be imposed on the under sixteens in order to cut the levels of youth crime is unnecessary and cruel.

1. a) Does this introduction do all of its 5 jobs?

1. b) Which ones does it do well?

1. c) How could it be improved?