Write To Persuade For GCSE English (14-16 years)

Write to Persuade for GCSE English This 12-part resource series focuses on building persuasive writing skills for students aged 14-16 preparing for the GCSE English Language exam. Created by an experienced English teacher, these packs aim to boost students' grades by outlining exam requirements and techniques for structuring high-scoring responses. Through worked examples and practice activities, students learn how to engage readers when writing to inform, explain, argue, advise, describe, and persuade. Key skills covered include using PEE (Point, Evidence, Explain) or PETER (Point, Evidence, Technique, Effect, Response) structures to build analytical arguments. Students also study rhetorical devices like speaking directly to the reader, crafting inclusive statements, and asking rhetorical questions. Lessons emphasize stylistic techniques as well, including vivid vocabulary, similes, and metaphors. With a clear focus on developing the analytical and persuasive skills assessed in the GCSE English exam, these step-by-step packs aim to help every student reach a grade C or above. Activities allow students to build confidence writing for various purposes and audiences at a grade 7-8 reading level. The resource is designed for flexible use, supporting whole-class, small group, or independent study.