Objectives To understand this term’s learning journey To consider how we can develop our points of view To understand the features of writing to advise

In June 2019… Paper 2 section B requires you to express a viewpoint through your own accurate writing. For example,: Homework has no value. Some students get it done for them; some don’t do it at all. Students should be relaxing in their free time.’ Write an article for a broadsheet newspaper in which you explain your point of view on this statement. (24 marks for content and organisation 16 marks for technical accuracy) [40 marks]

So this half term… You will consider many purposes: Writing to argue Writing to persuade Writing to advise Writing to explain And we will consider the features of letters, articles, leaflets and speeches.

All of the purposes share certain features…(you should know them) Complete the AFOREST sheet Challenge: What other techniques do you think are relevant and can be used?

Anecdote – a brief personal story that is used to illustrate a point E.g.(I grew up in Evesham and because there was nothing done, I became a violent drug dealing criminal) Counter point/argument – an acknowledgement of opposing opinions in order to address them or belittle them E.g. (So, some people rave about the river and the park and yes, they are beautiful, but I am a teenager! I don’t want to go fishing or whizzing down a slide!)

Writing to advise also includes… Direct address – ‘you’ A supportive, encouraging and understanding tone Imperatives (commands) You should, Go to… Make suggestions (may, could, might, can) Try and put yourself in the reader’s position and show empathy

What is there to do in Evesham for young people? Evesham has fantastic green space to relax with friends in Evesham is not a good place for teenagers to live

Look at the following piece of writing to advise and annotate the features with your partner Having explosive diarrhoea is awful isn’t it? We’ve all been there! Remember how it feels to panic in case you just don’t make it on time? Well, read on to discover how you can manage this affliction. Firstly, drink lots and lots of water. To alleviate the tiredness, lethargy and headaches, take paracetamol or other pain relief. 64% of all cases of diarrhoea could have been prevented by careful hygiene.

Well, read on to discover how you can manage this affliction. Supportive and understanding tone Having explosive diarrhoea is awful isn’t it. We’ve all been there! Remember how it feels to panic in case you just don’t make it on time? Well, read on to discover how you can manage this affliction. Firstly, drink lots and lots of water. To alleviate the tiredness, lethargy and headaches, take paracetamol or other pain relief. 64% of all cases of diarrhoea could have been prevented by careful hygiene. Imperative statement, but empathetic Rule of three statistics

Starter: What are the key features of a leaflet? Learning Objective: To understand and apply the features of writing to advise.

Text type - Leaflets The exam board expects: A clear/apt/original title (a rhetorical question works well) Organisational devices such as inventive subheadings or boxes for ease of information Bullet points Effectively/fluently sequenced paragraphs.

Sporting activities: football clubs/stadium, rowing etc It has been stated that your local town is not a good place for teenagers to live. Write a leaflet offering advice to teenagers on how to get the best out of their leisure time in your town. Worcester, Birmingham and London are ONE train ride away The REGAL Cinema has some good films on Evesham has fantastic green space to relax with friends in Sporting activities: football clubs/stadium, rowing etc

You are going to produce an advice leaflet for teenagers living in Evesham. You are going to advise them how to spend their leisure time You are going to be supportive, sympathetic and understanding You are going to use the features of writing to advise.

Plenary Annotate your work , highlighting the features below: Rhetorical question Rule of three/triplet Anecdote Counter point/argument Facts and opinions Direct address – ‘you’ A supportive, encouraging and understanding tone Imperatives (commands) You should, Go to… Make suggestions (may, could, might, can) Try and put yourself in the reader’s position and show empathy