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CURRICULUM FOCUS

We are learning to identify different types of persuasive devices within a persuasive text.


VOCABULARY

Rhetorical Question: Questions that are asked, but there is no need to reply. They are asked for their opinion or to emphasise a point.

 

Example - Issue is around school uniform

Wouldn't you feel happier if you could wear what you wanted to school?


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

Write your own rhetorical questions about the following issues.

Imagine you are trying to engage your audience.

 

IssueRhetorical questions
The school playground is always untidy.   
People are wasting water by taking long showers