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Year 7 English Persuasive Writing Syllabus

1. Introduction to Persuasive Writing

 Definition and Purpose

 Understand what persuasive writing is and its purpose.

 Identify different contexts where persuasive writing is used (e.g., advertisements,


speeches, essays).

 Types of Persuasive Writing

 Explore various forms such as essays, letters, articles, and speeches.

2. Structure of Persuasive Writing

 Introduction

 Craft a strong opening that hooks the reader.

 State the thesis or main argument clearly.

 Body Paragraphs

 Develop well-organized paragraphs, each focusing on a single point.

 Use topic sentences to introduce points.

 Provide supporting evidence (facts, statistics, examples, quotes).

 Conclusion

 Summarize the main points.

 Restate the thesis in a compelling way.

 Include a call to action or a strong closing statement.

3. Persuasive Techniques and Strategies

 Ethos, Pathos, Logos

 Understand and apply these rhetorical appeals.

 Ethos: Establish credibility and authority.

 Pathos: Appeal to emotions.

 Logos: Use logical arguments and evidence.


 Persuasive Language and Devices

 Use persuasive language (strong adjectives, emotive language).

 Apply rhetorical questions, repetition, and parallelism.

 Utilize figurative language (similes, metaphors).

5. Drafting and Revising

 Prewriting and Planning

 Brainstorm and outline ideas.

 Plan the structure of the essay.

 Writing the First Draft

 Focus on getting ideas down without worrying too much about perfection.

 Revising and Editing

 Review and improve content for clarity and persuasiveness.

 Edit for grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

 Use peer review and feedback to refine writing.

6. Audience Awareness

 Understanding the Audience

 Identify the target audience and their interests/concerns.

 Tailor language and arguments to the audience.

 Tone and Formality

 Choose an appropriate tone (formal, informal, passionate, logical).

 Maintain consistency in tone and style.

7. Writing Practice and Application

 Persuasive Essays

 Write essays on various topics, focusing on developing arguments.

 Persuasive Speeches
 Write and deliver persuasive speeches.

 Letters and Articles

 Write persuasive letters to editors, officials, or other audiences.

 Create persuasive articles for school newspapers or blogs.

Assessment Criteria

1. Argument Development:

 Clarity and relevance of the thesis statement.

 Strength and logic of the arguments presented.

 Quality and integration of supporting evidence.

2. Persuasive Techniques:

 Effective use of rhetorical appeals (ethos, pathos, logos).

 Appropriate use of persuasive language and devices.

3. Structure and Organization:

 Coherence and logical flow of ideas.

 Clear and effective paragraph structure.

 Strong introduction and conclusion.

4. Language and Style:

 Variety and appropriateness of vocabulary.

 Consistency in tone and style.

 Correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

5. Audience Awareness:

 Appropriateness of content for the intended audience.

 Effectiveness in engaging and persuading the audience.

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