This project and its actions were made possible due to co-financing by the European Fund for the Integration of Third-Country Nationals Persuasive argument writing Colour cards Subject:English Age groups:8 – 11, 12 – 14, 15 – 16, Topic:Non-fiction writing EAL Nexus resource Licence information | This resource is free to use for educational purposes. © British Council 2014 Source | This resource was originally developed by Charlotte Hurley and has been adapted by EAL Nexus.

paragraph Persuasive argument: key term

modal verbs Persuasive argument: key term

point of view/ viewpoint Persuasive argument: key term

concluding statement Persuasive argument: key term

formal language Persuasive argument: key term

cause and effect Persuasive argument: key term

conclusion Persuasive argument: key term

present tense Persuasive argument: key term

opinion Persuasive argument: key term

fact Persuasive argument: key term

statistics Persuasive argument: key term

persuade Persuasive argument: key term

emotive language Persuasive argument: key term

exaggeration Persuasive argument: key term

rhetorical question Persuasive argument: key term

evidence Persuasive argument: key term

adjective Persuasive argument: key term

conditional language Persuasive argument: key term

imperative verb Persuasive argument: key term

A part of a piece of writing that usually deals with one subject, that begins on a new line, and that is made up of one or more sentences. Definition

A type of verb that is mainly used to show how sure we are that something has happened, is happening or will happen. Definition

An opinion on or attitude towards a particular matter Definition

Language used when conversational language (such as slang) isn’t suitable. Correct grammar, punctuation and Standard English is used. Definition

Phrases used to show when one action causes something else to happen Definition

The final part of the persuasive argument which sums up the writer’s final opinion on the subject Definition

A verb tense used to show an action that is happening now Definition

A judgement or viewpoint on a particular matter Definition

Something known to be true, that can be proved Definition

A fact or piece of data obtained from a large study Definition

To urge someone to do something by giving them a good reason to do so Definition

Language used to cause a particular emotion in the reader Definition

To make something sound ‘more’ than it is e.g. bigger, better, quicker… Definition

A question which doesn’t require an answer, used to hook the reader. Definition

Factual information which supports an argument Definition

A word which modifies and gives more information about a noun Definition

Words and phrases used when we are not sure if something is true Definition

A verb that gives a command or instruction Definition

The council are intending to build on the school field… _______________________________ _____________________________________________ ____________________________________________. I believe that…______________________________ _____________________________________________ ____________________________________________. In addition,…________________________________ _____________________________________________ ____________________________________________. In summary, I think that… …__________________ _____________________________________________ ____________________________________________.

can, could, may, might, must, ought, shall, should, will, would  Could you imagine a world without tigers? Examples

 They argue that it is cruel  Many believe that it is educational  Others say that it is dangerous Examples

 ‘is placed’ rather than put  ‘elevate’ rather than lift  ‘manufacture’ rather than make Examples

 This would result in  This causes  If…then Examples

 In conclusion…  Finally…  …considering all the arguments… Examples

 Modern zoos are well- designed.  Children watch TV whenever they want.  People believe that… Example

 People are suffering because of this  The war ended in 1945 Examples

 98% of cats prefer this  When surveyed, most children in primary schools said they did not like green vegetables… Example

 Make school holidays longer so we can spend more time having fun Example

 Don’t make them suffer !  This could ruin lives! Example

 This is the worst case ever seen  They used the fastest train in the world… Example

 Could this be any more dangerous?  Do you dare to let them miss this opportunity? Example

They should wear school uniform because it has been shown that it can prevent bullying. Example

 enjoyable lessons  spacious cages  ridiculous rules Example

 This might be…  It could be…  This is possibly …  It will probably… Example

 amazing views  mouth-watering dishes  comfortable beds Example

 Do something about it…  Act now  Save their playground Example