Persuade People Perfectly!

How to ace persuasive

writing!

Remember a FOREST!

Each letter stands for a different aspect of persuasive writing

FactsOpinionsRhetorical questionsExamplesStatisticsTriplets

F

• It is a fact that this school is the biggest in Kent

O

• I believe that smoking should be banned in all public places.

R

• Should we really let Gordon Brown get away with this?

E

• My sister was knocked down by one of those horrendous motorbikes.

S

• We know that 40% of ten year olds will be obese adults.

T

• Foxhunting is cruel, cowardly and crazy.

What will our writing look like?

• Introduction. The last sentence of your introduction needs to state who you think killed Chico Mendes.

• You will need to write in paragraphs.• Each paragraph needs to have one point,

explaining why you think your suspect killed Chico Mendes.

• You will need a conclusion, referring back to your suspect and reinforcing why you think they did it.

What do we know about Chico Mendes?

Introduction

• Here show that you understand who Chico Mendes was and what he stood for. (This will support your decision about who killed him)

• ‘Chico Mendes was a passionate activist fighting for the preservation of the Amazonian Rainforest. He believed that the forest and homes of the local people should be protected from destruction in a non-violent manner.’

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