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Persuasion and descriptionPersuasion and description

Learning objective• To re-cap and practise using

persuasive techniques.• To look closely at what writing

task questions are asking us to do.

Starter• Penalty shoot –out questions

Barnsley vs. Chelsea• BBC report

Short writing task• Imagine you are the Barnsley coach

and it is half time. The score is 0-0. • Write a speech encouraging and

persuading the team to go out and win.• Use the persuasive techniques checklist

to make sure that your speech is as persuasive as possible.

Previous mock SAT question

• You are a news reporter and are making a report about the local fun run.

• You must describe the atmosphere as the race is about to begin.

• What is the question asking you to do?

Answer• The question is asking you to

describe the atmosphere. This includes the sights and sounds but it also includes trying to describe the emotions of the people around you.

Example• Many of the runners today are, of

course, running in aid of a charity that is close to their hearts. Many may be dedicating their run to a lost family member.

• A girl in the corner appears to be bravely remembering somebody special.

Mini task• Write a sentence describing the

possible emotions/feelings of the people in each of these pictures.

Answer• The question is also asking you to

be a news reporter. • This means that the question

wants you to stay in role throughout your writing.

Example• Hello this is Joe Bloggs reporting for the

Calendar news team. I’m at Goldthorpe’s 3rd annual fun run………

• In all my years of reporting I’ve never seen such a good turnout.

• Back to you in the studio

Longer writing task• In a moment you are going to be

asked to answer a similar question except that you will be a tv journalist making a reporting on the atmosphere in the stadium before the match begins.

What to focus on• Describing in detail• Using sensory imagery• Discuss the viewpoints of players,

fans, coaches and managers• Staying in role