Pretend that you and your partner are a parent and child. Act out a short scene in which the child is trying to convince the parent to let them get a dog.
Persuasive language tries to convince people to support a particular point of view, by using logic and reason and by appealing to their emotions.
I know that
Can I get a dog for my birthday this year? I want a golden retriever.
my birthday is coming up and I was really hoping we could get a dog. As
you know, I have always wanted a dog and I am now old enough to take responsibility for a pet. I promise that I would walk the dog twice a day. I have done a lot of research on different breeds and I think that a golden retriever would be the best fi t for our family, as they are obedient, playful and intelligent.
Discuss Which teenager do you think is more likely to get a dog and why? Create
1. In pairs, write three convincing points to deliver to your classmates as to why wild animals should not be caged.
2. Write a persuasive paragraph to be delivered to the board of management at your school, encouraging teachers to allow students to use their mobile phones at school.
