This video focuses on anaphora, a literary technique involving the repetition of words or phrases at the start of successive clauses. It highlights its emotional impact, with examples from "A Tale of Two Cities," the Declaration of...

In Part 1 of this series, four common persuasive language devices are explained: emotive language, modal verbs, involving the reader and asking rhetorical questions. Part 2 • Persuasive Langua... (using evidence, repetition, adjectives &...

In Part 2 of this series, four more common persuasive language devices are explained: using evidence, repetition, adjectives & adverbs and alliteration. Part 1 • Persuasive Langua... (emotive language, modal verbs, involving the reader...

The earliest thinker in the Western tradition whose ideas about influence and persuasion come down to us was Aristotle. He asserted that we need three things to build a persuasive argument: ethos, logos, and pathos. In English, these...

In this video, students are guided on how to effectively support a claim in a persuasive essay by using reasons and evidence. The importance of credible sources, clear explanations, strategic organization of arguments, and persuasive...

In this video, the teacher guides students on how to effectively respond to a writing prompt by analyzing the evidence for each side. The students learn to list the evidence for both agreeing and disagreeing with the prompt, judge the...

Pupil outcome: I can generate persuasive techniques to persuade Sherlock Holmes in a letter. Key learning points: - Writing is most successful when it is planned. - We can plan to use a range of persuasive techniques in a persuasive...

Pupil outcome: I can identify linguistic features and persuasive techniques in a formal persuasive letter. Key learning points: - The purpose of a persuasive letter is to persuade or convince the reader to change their mind or behaviour....

Pupil outcome: I can use a plan to write the second part of the main body of a persuasive letter, inspired by a text. Key learning points: - The main body paragraphs should be factual, specific and detailed. - Flattery, presumption and...

Pupil outcome: I can write the second paragraph of a persuasive letter. Key learning points: - Persuasive letters have distinctive linguistic features in order to achieve their purpose. - An adverbial complex sentence is a main clause...

Pupil outcome: I can use a plan to write the introduction of a persuasive letter, using inspiration from a text. Key learning points: - An introductory sentence indicates what the paragraph will be about. - Flattery and presumption are...

Pupil outcome: I can plan and write the conclusion of a persuasive letter, inspired by a text. Key learning points: - The conclusion is the final paragraph of a persuasive letter. - Information in the conclusion should be general. -...

Pupil outcome: I can identify the purpose and features of a persuasive letter in preparation for writing based on ‘Front Desk’. Key learning points: - To persuade is to convince someone to do something through reasoning or argument. - A...

Pupil outcome: I can plan the introduction of a persuasive letter, using inspiration from the text ‘Front Desk’. Key learning points: - The introduction must clearly communicate why the author is writing to the recipient. - This...

This video discusses the purpose of, and techniques for, revising writing.

Pupil outcome: I can write a persuasive paragraph that communicates the unique selling point of a product. Key learning points: - It is crucial to communicate the unique selling point of a product. - The beginning of persuasive writing...

Pupil outcome: I can write the first persuasive paragraph of a persuasive letter, giving reasons and evidence and using a range of persuasive techniques. Key learning points: - Writing is most successful when it is planned. - The...

Pupil outcome: I can write the second persuasive paragraph of a persuasive letter, giving reasons and evidence and using a range of persuasive techniques. Key learning points: - Writing is most successful when it is planned. - The...

Pupil outcome: I can develop a persuasive headline and opening that hooks the reader. Key learning points: - The headline and opening of a persuasive advert should be eye-catching and hook the reader. - Linguistic techniques like...

Pupil outcome: I can write the introduction to a persuasive letter, including a clear summary of the problem. Key learning points: - The introduction to a persuasive letter will primarily focus on summarising the purpose of the letter. -...

Pupil outcome: I can write the conclusion of a persuasive letter, using a range of cohesive devices. Key learning points: - Writing is most successful when structure, content and vocabulary are planned. - The conclusion should use a...

These Top 10 Rhetorical Devices for Persuasion and Public Speaking will enhance the persuasiveness of your speeches. These are also called Rhetorical Techniques or Literary Devices or that writers use in speeches and writing...

Pupil outcome: I can publish a persuasive advert. Key learning points: - A slogan is an important feature of persuasive advertising and needs to be memorable and catchy. - The layout of a persuasive advert is crucial for ensuring it is...

Pupil outcome: I can plan the second argument of a persuasive letter about school uniform. Key learning points: - A written argument tries to convince the reader of something using strong reasoning to support. - The PEPS structure stands...