Reading

CURRICULUM FOCUS

This week in Reading we are learning to analyse the features of a persuasive text. 

VOCABULARY

Persuade - to make someone do or believe something by giving them a good reason to do it or by talking to that person and making them believe it.

Analyse - to consider in detail so you can figure out the workings or meaning of a text.

ACTIVITIES YOU CAN DO AT HOME TO SUPPORT YOUR CHILD'S LEARNING

Photo: Christophe Simon/Agence France-Presse 

Ask your child to analyse the advertisement above and answer these questions.

1. What is the purpose of this advertisement? 
    
2. What persuasive devices have been used?
    
3. Is the advertisement effective? Why/Why not?