The document provides guidance on writing to argue effectively for GCSE English coursework and exams. It outlines the assessment objectives, which include communicating clearly for different audiences and purposes, organizing ideas cohesively, and using accurate grammar. It then discusses techniques used in persuasive writing, such as stating opinions clearly, considering alternate views, using rhetorical questions, and concluding by summarizing key points. Students are advised to plan their writing by identifying the audience, purpose, and form, developing a word bank, and outlining their argument structure before composing their response.

2. GCSE Eng/Eng Lit COURSEWORK EXAMS Original Writing Media Shakespeare 20 th Century Drama (play) Prose Study (Novel) 3 Speaking & Listening Assessments Eng Paper1 Sec A: Questions on Non Fiction & Media texts Sec B: Writing to Argue Persuade or Advise Eng Paper 2 Sec A: Other Cultures Poetry Sec B: Writing Inf/Ex/Descr Lit Paper: ‘Of Mice & Men ’ And Poetry (Heaney & Clarke) Lang: 40% Lit:30% Lang:60% Lit:70% S K I L L S 20% of the 40%

5. First Brainstorm: TECHNIQUES USED IN AND FEATURES OF WRITING TO ARGUE

6. Example Text 1:

7. Task: Highlight/ underline any techniques and features you notice. Try and explain the effect…

9. Example Text 2:

10. Task: Any other techniques/ features to identify? Remember the effect…

13. PLANNING!!!

14. Let’s look at a sample question… … then try some effective planning…

15. Sample Question: WRITE A LETTER TO YOUR LOCAL MP, WHERE YOU ARGUE IN FAVOUR OF A NEW YOUTH CENTRE BEING BUILT IN YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD.

18. Example palette: I feel strongly However It is important to Delinquency Anti-social behaviour Furthermore ASBO

21. FEEDBACK!