Persuasive Writing: Transform Your Words
Year 7 English Lesson 6 of 10 30 minutes
WALT: We Are Learning To
Utilise persuasive writing techniques by rewriting sentences Apply at least three different persuasive strategies Transform ordinary words into powerful messages Work collaboratively to enhance our writing
Success Criteria - What We'll Achieve
Identify and name at least three persuasive techniques Rewrite neutral sentences using persuasive strategies Explain why certain techniques work better than others Extension: Create a short advertisement using multiple techniques
Quick Review: Persuasive Techniques Toolkit
Emotive Language - words that create feelings Rhetorical Questions - questions that make you think Hyperbole - deliberate exaggeration for effect Repetition - repeating key words for emphasis Inclusive Language - using 'we' and 'us'
Sentence Transformation Challenge
Work in pairs or groups of 2-3 Transform these boring sentences: 'This product is good' → ? 'You should exercise' → ? 'Our school is nice' → ? Use at least 3 different persuasive techniques per sentence
Share Your Transformations
Which sentence did your group transform? What persuasive techniques did you use? Why did you choose those specific techniques? How does your new sentence make you feel differently?
Before vs After: The Power of Persuasion
{"left":"BEFORE: This product is good.\nBEFORE: You should exercise.\nBEFORE: Our school is nice.","right":"AFTER: This revolutionary product will transform your life!\nAFTER: Don't you deserve to feel amazing and energetic every day?\nAFTER: Our incredible school community welcomes everyone with open arms!"}
Extension Challenge: Create Your Advertisement
Advanced learners: Create a 2-3 sentence advertisement Choose any product or idea you want to promote Use multiple persuasive techniques Make your audience feel they absolutely need this! Present it to the class if time allows