1. 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, 17 - 18 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.

2. paragraph Persuasive argument: key term

3. modal verbs Persuasive argument: key term

4. point of view/ viewpoint Persuasive argument: key term

5. concluding statement Persuasive argument: key term

6. formal language Persuasive argument: key term

7. cause and effect Persuasive argument: key term

8. conclusion Persuasive argument: key term

9. present tense Persuasive argument: key term

10. opinion Persuasive argument: key term

11. fact Persuasive argument: key term

12. statistics Persuasive argument: key term

13. persuade Persuasive argument: key term

14. emotive language Persuasive argument: key term

15. exaggeration Persuasive argument: key term

16. rhetorical question Persuasive argument: key term

17. evidence Persuasive argument: key term

18. adjective Persuasive argument: key term

19. conditional language Persuasive argument: key term

20. imperative verb Persuasive argument: key term

21. 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

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

23. An opinion on or attitude towards a particular matter Definition

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

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

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

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

28. A judgement or viewpoint on a particular matter Definition

29. Something known to be true, that can be proved Definition

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

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

32. Language used to cause a particular emotion in the reader Definition

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

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

35. Factual information which supports an argument Definition

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

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

38. A verb that gives a command or instruction Definition

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

47.  98% of cats prefer this  When surveyed, most children in primary schools said they did not like green vegetables… Example

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

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

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

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

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

53.  enjoyable lessons  spacious cages  ridiculous rules Example

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

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

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