Persuasive Writing Ingredients

During quarantine, we have been learning about persuasive writing. We have been learning how to do it and the ingredients. This piece of text is written by my teacher and the highlighted bits are color-coordinated to the graph above it. Enjoy!

Introduction that has a hook and clearly states opinion or viewpoint

Clear structure (may include subheadings, paragraphs, lead sentences, sequencing words) Summary statement

Quotes, facts, research testimonials (self or others)

Counter-argument

Figurative and emotive language: alliteration, simile, personification, assonance.

New sentence types some;others,     3 bad - question,    if, if, if… then,     the more, the more,  or emotion word (comma) sentence

That’s Me - Predator Free

"An estimated 25 million native birds, eggs, and chicks are cruelly eaten alive by introduced predators

every year in New Zealand," Forest &Bird  said.

Does this concern you? If so, you are not alone. I believe that we all have a role to

play in protecting the native flora and fauna of Aotearoa. 

Imagine a New Zealand with no thriving, lush bush and  no beautiful, endemic birds:

this could become a reality!  Laziness, indifference, business - why are people doing

nothing? Proverbs 12:10 says, ‘a righteous man cares for his animals.’ We must care

enough to take action so our threatened species are here for future generations. 

Some people believe that the Predator Free 2050 ambition is a pie in the sky; I believe it can be achieved. If we work together, if we get our families on board, if we upskill and get out there, then our birds will thrive .  According to Preadatorfreenz.org, areas not under pest management have only  5% of chicks survive. In areas where pests are controlled 50 - 60 % of chicks survive. You see, ordinary people like you are out there; ordinary people, like you, are learning, trapping, monitoring and teaching others. 

Lastly, the more people doing their part, the more our ecosystems and our people

will flourish. By joining our KCS Enviro group you will save species, strengthen ecosystems,

make KCS a better place to learn and play and gain life-long  skills. It's us ordinary

people that do the extraordinary.  So get on board - let’s be one accord.