Reading

CURRICULUM FOCUS

In Reading this week,  students continue to work on identifying features of persuasive text

VOCABULARY

Persuasive: Able to convince or influence others effectively. 

Persuasive Features: There are many persuasive features such as arguments, evidence and rhetorical questions. 

Rhetorical Questions: These are questions that are asked, to get the reader thinking about the writer's point of view. 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.