1. Can you list at least 5 other words for…
Good
Bad

2. Vocabulary and Spelling
In section B (writing), both questions are marked on accuracy (spelling, punctuation, sentence structures), as well as content.
In each lesson from now on, you will be tested on spellings of useful words!
You will also be expected to try and use some of these words when answering questions from section B.

3. Key Question:
Can I create a checklist of things to remember when answering Q6 in the exam?

4. Q6 – The longer answer
Worth 24 marks (equal to over 10% of your entire GCSE!)
16 marks for content and organisation
8 marks for accuracy (spelling, punctuation and sentences)

5. Read the article on school trips
Underline and label any language techniques which have been used.
Which POV does the writer express? For trips or against trips?
Identify the main point in each paragraph
Highlight counter arguments in separate colours.
Circle connectives

6. Writing to Argue or Persuade - Checklist
Make a list of the things you need to remember to do when answering this type of question.

7. Did you get the following?
Use persuasive techniques
Use paragraphs
Use connective words and phrases
Use counter-arguments to show balance and reason
Use a varied vocabulary

9. How many more connective phrases can you think of?
However
Although
Furthermore
Alternatively

10. Key Question:
Can I use my checklist to write a persuasive paragraph?

11. Mobile phones should be banned in school.
Disagree
Agree
On GREEN post-its list at least 2 reasons why this would be a good thing.
On ORANGE post-its list at least 2 reasons why it would be a bad thing
Do you agree or disagree with the statement?
Pick the strongest argument on the side you have chosen and think of a counter-argument for it.
Write at least one paragraph arguing the point you have chosen. Use the checklist to help you.
Extra Challenge: Try to use at least 3 words from the vocabulary sheet.

13. Mobile phones should be banned in school
Mobile phones should be banned in school. Argue for or against this view
For
Against

14. Mobile phones should be banned in school
Mobile phones should be banned in school. Argue for or against this view
Short intro (start with a rhetorical question) and 3 maain paragraphs
Include a counter argument in each paragraph, but then add your own, detailed argument.
Use at least one key word per paragraph
Use at least two techniques in each paragraph
(questions, triplets, commands, exaggeration, facts, humour, stating the obvious, flattery)
Connective phrases
Arguments AGAINST
Arguments FOR
Techniques
Some people believe that....however....
They can threaten staff and students’ privacy
They help keep students safe
Facts / statistics
Although some people would argue that...., it is clear that.....
They can be misused
Students have a right to spend lunchtimes doing as they wish as long as they are not harming anyone
Emotive language e.g. outrageous, dreadful, ridiculous
It’s incredible to think that some people think…. because surely…..
They can distract students in lessons
They are convenient
Triplet
Whilst a minority of people think…., it is clear that….
There is a risk of theft or damage
They are a part of our everyday world – we can’t pretend they don’t exist
Exaggeration