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Tips For GCSE Students On Structuring And Writing An Argument (14-16 years)

Tips For GCSE Students On Structuring And Writing An Argument (14-16 years) preview
Tips For GCSE Students On Structuring And Writing An Argument (14-16 years) preview

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Argument-writing tips for GCSE students: cover of the GCSE 2017 English Writing Work Pack for ages 14–16
Cover of the argument-writing tips pack
Part 2 'Structuring and writing an argument': tips for persuading vs. arguing and a topic sentence reminder
Opening page of Part 2 on argument writing
Use a variety of sentences: simple, compound, complex, commands, questions and more, with Frizos fast food examples
Seven sentence-type tips with examples
Persuasive fast food passage with devices labeled: exaggeration, irony, alliteration, rhetorical question and more
Annotated model passage on fast food
Analysis of the fast food passage: 13 notes on its techniques, including irony, personification and humor
Notes on the techniques in the model passage
What techniques do we use to write persuasively? Tips 1–7 with examples for 'Denties,' a teeth-cleaning fruit candy
Persuasive techniques list, tips 1–7
More persuasive techniques: direct address, humor, groups of three, then a task to write a magazine article
Rest of the techniques list and writing task
Writing tips for an argument: first- and second-person pronouns, and questions on target audience, purpose and tone
Writing tips page with audience questions
Preparing to write a balanced argument: four steps, from a bold opening statement and P.E.E. to counter argument
Four steps for planning a balanced argument
Different approaches to writing arguments: five ways to handle the counter argument and develop your own view
Approaches to structuring an argument
Attributes
Subject

ELA, Writing

Grades

Grade 7, 8, 9

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Tips For GCSE Students On Structuring And Writing An Argument (14-16 years) This 12-part resource series focuses on strengthening GCSE students' writing skills to help them earn high marks on exams. The packs cover various aspects of crafting strong arguments, including utilizing effective formats like P.E.E. and P.E.T.E.R. Students analyze real writing examples that demonstrate the level of quality needed to excel on tests. Lessons scaffold students’ ability to tailor their writing for different purposes and audiences. Packs also explore rhetorical techniques like crafting memorable triads and posing thoughtful questions to engage readers. Students ultimately build skills not only in English language exams, but also in responding analytically to nonfiction and literature. The resource stems from an experienced teacher and tutor who recognizes what today’s revised GCSE assessments require. Concise enough for last-minute review, the series aims to boost every student’s confidence and ability in writing effectively for exams.

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