Writing

CURRICULUM FOCUS

We are learning to plan, draft, publish, edit and revise our persuasive texts.

VOCABULARY

Persuasive writing: Texts written to convince an audience of a point of view.

Language techniques: Ways of writing that achieve an intended effect.

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

Using one of the suggested topics below (or one of your own choosing) practice writing persuasively using different language techniques.

Topics: 

Should we only use renewable energy? 

Should we reduce children’s screen time? 

Should we ban smoking?