Thursday, May 9, 2013

NAPLAN - TIPS FOR WRITING PERSUASIVE TEXTS

A Persuasive Text is also known as an exposition or an argument. A persuasive text aims to argue a position and support it with evidence and reasons.
When writing persuasive texts keep the following points in mind:

BEFORE YOU START WRITING

1. READ THE QUESTION CAREFULLY. You will probably be asked to write your reaction to a particular question or statement, such as Excessive Internet Usage is bad for teenagers. Most of the topics that you will be asked to comment on are very general so you can draw upon your own experience.

DON'T PANIC! TAKE TIME TO GET YOUR THOUGHTS IN ORDER before you start to write.

2. STRUCTURE

In the introduction you clearly state your ideas about the topic. Be clear about your position. List your main points in the introduction - three points (one for each body paragraph) is perfect.

The body is a series of paragraphs where you develop each of your opinions stated in your introduction. Give evidence/reasons to support your opinions. Your topic/opening sentence tells the reader what the paragraph will be about. Make sure each sentence refers to this topic sentence. Also make sure your thesis/central idea is alluded to.

The conclusion is a paragraph, usually short, where your ideas are summarised and where you restate your thesis/opinion/argument on the topic. Don't add any new information.

3. LANGUAGE FEATURES


  • emotive language - I find it shocking, terrible crime, heartless...
  • connectives - Link your points together - firstly, secondly, furthermore, on the other hand...
  • repetition - repeat key words and phrases for dramatic effect. 
  • rhetorical questions - These make the reader think - eg. Have you ever lost a loved one? 
  • statement of appeal - Affect the emotions of your reader and encourage action - eg We owe it to our children to limit online gaming...
DON'T FORGET:
  • Plan your argument before you start
  • Write in correctly formed sentences and paragraphs
  • Choose your words (vocabulary) carefully 
  • Pay attention to spelling, punctuation, grammar
  • Write legibly
  • Quickly read over when you finish if you have time
GOOD LUCK!

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