To use short snappy sentences in your persuasive writing Learning Objective To use short snappy sentences in your persuasive writing

Short snappy sentences Short snappy sentences are often used in persuasive writing in order to have an impact with the audience or for emphasising a point. E.g., Stop. Look. Listen. Live. These are the words of the recent advertising campaign for Road Safety persuading young people to be careful on the road.

‘Stop exploiting animals’. Imagine that animal rights campaigners are protesting about the use of animals in visiting circus. Half of class take role of animal rights campaigners and the other half assume the role of circus owners. You have to think of a short snappy sentence to use to persuade the other group.

Include short sharp sentences Opening statements Include short sharp sentences Circus Owner We are outraged by the proposal that animals should be banned from circuses. Animal Rights Campaigner We strongly believe that the use of animals in circuses should be banned.

Examples of what the animal rights campaigners say The animals are caged for long periods of time. These poor creatures spend hour after hour locked in an unstimulating environment. How can anyone be so cruel as to confine these large animals in such small, tight spaces?

Animal Rights claim that it is wrong to exploit animals in this way. Teacher in role as animal rights campaigner: Ban the use of animals now! What right have you to humiliate animals in this way? Your turn acting as circus owner:

Work in pairs Write at least 10 short snappy sentences on your board. Share the answers.