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Starter On the post-it note on your desk write down as many features of

Starter On the post-it note on your desk write down as many features of writing to persuade as you can. Do not look in your books!

This summer you will have a mock English Language exam. The exam has two

This summer you will have a mock English Language exam. The exam has two sections: Reading and Writing. Today we are going to focus on the writing section – Section B. ! p a c e R

The questions are always similar and follow the same format… 5. Shorter writing task

The questions are always similar and follow the same format… 5. Shorter writing task – writing TO INFORM, EXPLAIN OR DESCRIBE. 6. Longer writing task – writing TO ARGUE or PERSUADE. ! p a c e R

Exam Practice • Longer task ‘Life is too easy for young people today. They

Exam Practice • Longer task ‘Life is too easy for young people today. They lack challenges and don’t have to fight for anything. ’ • Write an article for a magazine of your choice which persuades your readers that this statement is either right or wrong. (24 marks)

FLAP When you read each question remember to FLAP F – FORM. Are you

FLAP When you read each question remember to FLAP F – FORM. Are you writing a letter, speech, blog? L – LANGUAGE. Are you going to be using formal/informal language? A – AUDIENCE. Who is your writing aimed at? A teacher? People at school? P – PURPOSE. Why are you writing? Is it to inform? Persuade? Advise? Argue? Describe?

What techniques should I be using? • Longer task ‘Life is too easy for

What techniques should I be using? • Longer task ‘Life is too easy for young people today. They lack challenges and don’t have to fight for anything. ’ • Write an article for a magazine of your choice which persuades your readers that this statement is either right or wrong. (24 marks)

Plan Longer task ‘Life is too easy for young people today. They lack challenges

Plan Longer task ‘Life is too easy for young people today. They lack challenges and don’t have to fight for anything. ’ • Write an article for a magazine of your choice which persuades your readers that this statement is either right or wrong. (24 marks) • Discuss this statement with the person sitting next to you. • Plan 6 ideas to write about.

Exam Practice • ‘Life is too easy for young people today. They lack challenges

Exam Practice • ‘Life is too easy for young people today. They lack challenges and don’t have to fight for anything. ’ • Write an article for a magazine of your choice which persuades your readers that this statement is either right or wrong. (24 marks) You have 35 minutes. . . good luck!

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