A In your copy, go investigate. 1. What is the prize that can be won? 2. Where was the competition advertised? 3. List two reasons why the Smith family should win this prize. 4. What happened after their dad returned from Lebanon? 5. Name two things the Smiths would do in Malta.


B In your copy, give your opinion. 1. Why was Niamh so excited when she saw the competition on the Chocomilk wrapper?


2. How do you think Dad felt leaving his family for six months? Why did Mum find it hard to manage when he was gone?


3. How do you think the flood destroyed the house? 4. How could Mr Scrumptious improve the family’s life expectancy? 5. Do you think the Smiths should win this prize? Why/Why not?


C Vocabulary


Examine the following persuasive phrases. Number them in the order they appear in the text.


Wouldn’t that make you sleep better at night? This competition was made for me! I am begging you … You must agree that we deserve a break, don’t we? I really need to win this prize!


D Cloze procedure: ‘You Won!’ Fill in the blanks. inform


enjoy Niamh Dear points Chocomilk , I am pleased to are heading off to the sunny island of . You made some really good


it I knew that you had to long and healthy


am sending you some travels! Yours sincerely, Mr Scrumptious 99 . I hope you all win life Safe Malta letter treats


you that you and your family ! I was deeply touched by your and after reading


the prize. After all, I want you to lead a the trip and I


for you all to enjoy.


Unit 17 | Persuasive Writing 2


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