The Art of Persuasion · Persuasive Writing

Audience and Purpose

Adapting tone and vocabulary to suit different audiences when trying to persuade.

Key Questions

  1. 1How would you change your language if you were writing to a principal versus a friend?
  2. 2What visual elements can be added to a text to make an argument more compelling?
  3. 3Why must a writer consider the opposing view before finalizing their own argument?

ACARA Content Descriptions

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Year: Year 3
Subject: English
Unit: The Art of Persuasion
Period: Persuasive Writing

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