When writing a persuasive text it can be difficult to work out the arguments of the “other side”  and responding to those arguments within your arguments. The following class task will help you see the need to work out the other point of view before writing any persuasive text.

You are older now and your room is not as wonderful as it once was.  It is time to try convince your parents to let you re-design your room.

When you go to ask them they reply:

NO!

and give you the following objections:

1. It’s too expensive.
2. You never even clean your room; why re-design?
3. You already spend too much time there.  We only see you at meals as it is now.
4. or You never spend any time in your room; why should we bother?
5. Your brother (sister) is going to feel left out.  We can’t start redecorating everyone’s room.
6. Your taste in interior decoration is questionable.  We can’t paint ceilings and walls in school colours or indulge in other such fads.
7. I’ll end up doing all the work.  I don’t have the time or the energy.
8. It’ll cost too much.
9. I said “No!”

Task: Write a persuasion that will convince your parents to change their mind.

The audience for your persuasion are your parents - an audience opposed to what you have to say. You must use direct speech and powerful words, though respectful and appropriate, to convince them of your side of the issue. This is done by providing arguments against the 9 objections from your parents. You may find it difficult to convince them on all nine objections, just do your best (8 out of 9 objections could still convince your parents to say yes).

Title: I want to re-design my room

Position: (outlines the issue and your point of view)

Arguments: ….. because ……

Conclusion: (restating position and main arguements)

When you have finished create a plan of how your new room will look.

Power Words

Power words are words used to help make a statement stronger. Click below to see a few examples to do with selling.

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