Using credible expert views in a non-fiction article
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can understand what makes a credible expert view, and use this understanding to create my own credible expert views.
Key learning points
- Using expert views can add to the credibility of your persuasive writing.
- To create a credible expert view, you need to use a recent date for the quotation for relevance.
- To add to the credibility, you also want to use a name of the expert and a job title that is relevant to the topic.
Keywords
Credible - convincing, trustworthy, reliable
Persuade - convince (someone) to do something through reasoning or argument
Expert - a person who is very knowledgeable about or skilful in a particular area
Convincing - capable of causing someone to believe that something is true or real
Relevant - closely connected or appropriate to what is being done or considered
Common misconception
That any expert view adds credibility to your argument.
Ideally, a quotation from an expert should be recent and the expert should have knowledge that is relevant to the topic.
Teacher tip
It might be useful for pupils to peer assess their paragraphs for Task B so that they can compare their credible expert views.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.'Prose writing that is informative or factual rather than fictional' is the definition of ...
Q2.'A piece of writing included with others in a newspaper, magazine or other print or online publication' is the definition of which word beginning with 'a'?
Q3.'A reason or set of reasons given in support of an idea, action or theory' is the definition of which word beginning with 'a'?
Q4.'A person who is very knowledgeable about or skilful in a particular area' is the definition of which word beginning with 'e'?
Q5.'Convince (someone) to do something through reasoning or argument' is the definition of which word beginning with 'p'?
Q6.'A widely held but fixed and oversimplified image or idea of a particular type of person or thing' is the definition of which word beginning with 's'?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.'An view is a belief or judgement about something given by an expert on the subject.'
Q2.Which of the following job titles would create the most convincing expert view on examinations?
Q3.'Closely connected or appropriate to what is being done or considered' is the definition of which of the following?
Q4.Which of the following list of elements (date, name, job title) is most relevant to an expert view on teenagers and stereotypes?
Q5.'Capable of causing someone to believe that something is true or real' is the definition of which word beginning with 'c'?
Q6.'Convincing, trustworthy, reliable' is the definition of which of the following?
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