Persuasion and Power · Persuasive Writing

Constructing an Argument

Drafting logical sequences of ideas supported by evidence and emotive appeals.

Key Questions

  1. 1How can a writer balance logical evidence with emotional appeals to maximize impact?
  2. 2What makes a rebuttal effective when addressing a counter argument?
  3. 3How does the structure of an argument determine its overall persuasiveness?

ACARA Content Descriptions

AC9E5LY07AC9E5LA05
Year: Year 5
Subject: English
Unit: Persuasion and Power
Period: Persuasive Writing

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