to be believable, trustworthy and reliable

having reliable knowledge or expertise which makes you appear trustworthy and believable

to clarify or support a presented argument

Persuasive writing: using credible and effective rhetorical devices

English

Exploring historical attitudes and perspectives in non-fiction texts

Discussing historical and societal attitudes

Exploring historical perspectives of men

Exploring autobiographical texts

Considering alternative perspectives of war in non-fiction texts

Developing analytical responses

Identifying and analysing a writer’s perspective

Comparing the presentation of perspectives in non-fiction texts

Comparing tone and language choices in non-fiction texts

Reading and forming opinions on a 19th century text

Exploring a non-fiction text with multiple perspectives

Comparing and evaluating non-fiction texts

Creating comparative analytical paragraphs

Identifying and exploring complex ideas in a text

Creating layered language analysis

Planning an analytical response

Varying sentences and using anecdotes to express a viewpoint

Understanding what makes a persuasive speech

Developing a viewpoint using structural features

Writing a speech: openings and closings

Preparing to write a persuasive speech

Re-drafting a persuasive speech

Considering non-verbal features in presenting a speech

Preparing and delivering a powerful speech

In 'Women's rights across the ages', students look at the way language has evolved in the discussion of gender, from the 18th Century to today and to what extent this reflects changing social attitudes. In 'Macbeth: Lady Macbeth as Machiavellian Villain', students examine the play's unconventional female lead, considering how sympathetically she might be viewed by audiences across the ages. 

In 'Writing with passion', students complete the unit by writing an opinion article, protesting about something that they feel strongly about. In 'Women's rights across the ages', students practise voicing a strong personal viewpoint through a persuasive speech. 

In this unit, pupils read a wide range of non-fiction texts from across history that are centered around the topic of women's rights. They first read a range of texts and identify key themes and techniques within them, before then planning, writing, re-drafting and delivering their own speech.

Women's rights across the ages: non-fiction reading and writing

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Which of these should a fact or statistic **not** be:

Which word beginning with 'c' means to be believable, trustworthy and reliable?

The gender pay gap has increased by 10,000%.

This week 6000 young women were denied access to social gaming circles.

2 million women have signed up to join the British Army this year. 

Which of these is the most realistic and credible use of statistics?

'Uses own words to paraphrase or express ideas from another source.' What type of quotation is being described here?

Dr. Butterworth suggests that only 24% percent of STEM graduates are women.

Like Emma Watson, I too am highlighting the importance of unity and solidarity.

As Emmeline Pankhurst surmises: "women are human beings".

Which of these answers is an example of a direct quotation?

When writing persuasively, it can be effective to create an authoritative tone. Which definition best matches the word 'authoritative'?

using complex language to impress the audience

Which of the following is an important aspect when expressing a viewpoint in persuasive writing?

linking to the central theme and illustrating the issue

Which of the following is a characteristic of an effective anecdote?

repeatedly using direct address and the pronoun "you" 

 using words that provoke strong emotions like anger

Which answer presents the most effective way to create an inclusive tone?

Which of these sentence types is usually posed as a question?

Which of these sentences would be considered an imperative sentence?

A confrontational tone is always the most effective.

A passive tone is the best way to engage the audience.

Using humour can be engaging, but it should never be used in serious topics.

Creating a convincing and inclusive tone is much more effective.

Which of the following statements about the tone of persuasive writing is accurate?

Starter Quiz

Which of the following is an important aspect when expressing a viewpoint in persuasive writing?