Theme and Writing

Read this example of a persuasive letter about deforestation. Pay particular attention to the words and phrases in bold (examples of persuasive vocabulary and techniques).

You will first plan your persuasive letter about deforestation.

• Use the arguments from Activity 1 to decide if you are 'for' or 'against' deforestation
• Use three of these arguments to plan your persuasive letter using the planning template and persuasive word mat to help. Only write in notes for the planning stage.
• Make sure you look back at the WAGOLL (What A Good One Looks Like) to understand what your persuasive letter should 'look like.'

ACTIVITY 5

Use your plan to write a persuasive letter about deforestation.