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Definition: Writing an argument for GCSE English is different from arguing with a friend. You should write a balanced and rational argument, less passionate or emotional than if you were writing to persuade. You may include some counterarguments but must ensure that these do not undermine the points that have already been written.
Definition: Writing an argument for GCSE English is different from arguing with a friend. You should write a balanced and rational argument, less passionate or emotional than if you were writing to persuade. You may include some counterarguments but must ensure that these do not undermine the points that have already been written.
Commands words: give your views; arguing; you feel strongly and expressing your concerns.
Commands words: give your views; arguing; you feel strongly and expressing your concerns.
Example: Your Headteacher plans to ban all mobile phones and social media use for students while they are in school/ college. You feel strongly about this proposal and you decide to write a letter to your Headteacher giving your views on the matter.
Example: Your Headteacher plans to ban all mobile phones and social media use for students while they are in school/ college. You feel strongly about this proposal and you decide to write a letter to your Headteacher giving your views on the matter.
Example Questions
Example Questions
"We need to fix the issues mixed gender schools create. Girls and boys are nothing but a distraction to each other. Mixed gender schools cause more harm than good. We should revert back to a single-sex schools system."
"We need to fix the issues mixed gender schools create. Girls and boys are nothing but a distraction to each other. Mixed gender schools cause more harm than good. We should revert back to a single-sex schools system."
Your local MP makes this statement during an interview and you feel very strongly about it. Write a letter to the MP in which you argue your opinion on the matter.
Your local MP makes this statement during an interview and you feel very strongly about it. Write a letter to the MP in which you argue your opinion on the matter.
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"Teenagers have no interest in life in the real world; they only care about their mobile phones and what’s on Netflix."
"Teenagers have no interest in life in the real world; they only care about their mobile phones and what’s on Netflix."
You see this statement in a local newspaper and feel very strongly about it. Write a letter to the paper in which you argue that teenagers are interested in the real world.
You see this statement in a local newspaper and feel very strongly about it. Write a letter to the paper in which you argue that teenagers are interested in the real world.
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You read the following in a news broadcast: ‘Global warming is one of the biggest problems faced by our planet. We are at the point of no return.'
You read the following in a news broadcast: ‘Global warming is one of the biggest problems faced by our planet. We are at the point of no return.'
Write a letter to the news broadcaster giving your views on the use of plastic.
Write a letter to the news broadcaster giving your views on the use of plastic.
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Your school/college is considering selling more organist items during break and lunch times. Although this will help to support ethical farmers, it will mean an increase in the price of meals.
Your school/college is considering selling more organist items during break and lunch times. Although this will help to support ethical farmers, it will mean an increase in the price of meals.
You feel strongly about this proposal and decide to write a letter to your Headteacher/Principal giving your views.
You feel strongly about this proposal and decide to write a letter to your Headteacher/Principal giving your views.
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Increasing graffiti suggests we have lost all pride in our country.
Increasing graffiti suggests we have lost all pride in our country.
Prepare a talk for your community in which you give your opinions on this view.
Prepare a talk for your community in which you give your opinions on this view.
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Teenagers prioritise their gadgets over their sleep routine; this is unhealthy and irresponsible.
Teenagers prioritise their gadgets over their sleep routine; this is unhealthy and irresponsible.
Write a lively article for your school or college magazine giving your views on this topic.
Write a lively article for your school or college magazine giving your views on this topic.
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