The Art of Persuasion · Spring Term

Writing for Purpose and Audience

Adapting tone and register for diverse formats including letters, broadsheet articles, and speeches.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the choice of vocabulary alter the perceived bias of a news report?
  2. 2In what ways must a writer adapt their style when transitioning from a formal letter to a public speech?
  3. 3How can irony be used as a persuasive tool in satirical writing?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

GCSE: English - Writing for Purpose and AudienceGCSE: English - Transactional Writing
Year: Year 11
Subject: English
Unit: The Art of Persuasion
Period: Spring Term

Ready to teach this topic?

Generate a complete, classroom-ready active learning mission in seconds.

Browse curriculum by country

AmericasUSCAMXCLCOBR
Asia & PacificINSGAU