S1 TEEN ISSUES
PERSUASION
Your Job is to convince someone that
YOU ARE RIGHT about a topic
Issues that are important to you ….
• School uniforms should be banned
• Girls and boys should be educated separately
• Homework should be banned
• All students should have ipads / mobile phones in the classroom.
• Sports should be compulsory for all students.
What does a persuasive essay look like?
Introduction: Explaining what the topic is.
Whether you agree or disagree with the topic and why.
Paragraphs (at least 4)
Using PEEL explain each of your main ideas in detail.
Explain why the arguments against your topic are wrong.
Conclusion: Summarise your main ideas
Finish with a strong statement explaining why you think you
are right!
NOW YOU TRY …..
“Dogs are better than Cats ….”
Disagree
Agree:
Write an introduction
1. Begin with an interesting statement about the topic (a “Did you
know” questions .. or comment on how much people love pets)
2. Explain what the topic is.
3. Explain whether you agree or disagree with this topic … and give
two or three reasons why.
An example of a good introduction
People love pets. In almost every house you go to, you will find either a
pet dog or cat. Often people are either cat lovers or dog lovers. I
believe dogs are better than cats because dogs are loyal, intelligent and
are useful to society.
How to structure your paragraphs …..
P. E. E. L
P.E.E.L
POINT:
Make a short strong statement about your topic
EXPLAIN:
Explain what you mean in more information
EXAMPLE:
Give an example of what you are trying to explain
LINK:
Link your comments to the topic showing why you
are right.
Now write a PEEL paragraph using the
following P ..
Point:
Explain ….
Example …
Link …
Dogs are extremely intelligent and useful to society.
Why are dogs useful (sense of smell, gentleness, strength)
Police dogs, airport customs dogs, guide dogs
Link to topic saying that cats can’t do these things!!
TOPIC: DOGS ARE BETTER THAN CATS
Point:
Explain:
Example:
Link:
Dogs are extremely intelligent and useful to society.
Due to their high levels of intelligence and keen sense of
smell, many dogs are used in very important jobs.
For example, many different breeds of dogs are used at
airports to sniff out illegal products. These dogs have been
trained to recognise when travellers are carrying illegal
foods and drugs. In addition, dogs such as German
Shepherds are also used by the police to help find or
control people in difficult and dangerous situations.
The fact that we have never seen cats being used in these
situations suggests that dogs are much better than cats.
Your Turn ….
• Sports should be compulsory for all students
Sports should be compulsory for all students.
• Arguments FOR:
• Arguments AGAINST:
Let’s Write an Introduction together …
“Sports should be compulsory for all students.”
“Did you know….”
1. Begin with an interesting statement about children who do sport … Did
you know that children who do sport are …….(healthier? make more
friends/are more co-ordinated/have better time management skills …)
2. Explain what this essay is about.
3. Explain whether you agree or disagree with this and give three reasons.
e.g. I believe that sports should be compulsory because not everyone
likes sport, not everyone is physically able to do sport and some
people have other interests.
Let’s write a first paragraph using PEEL
Sport should not be compulsory because not everyone is physically able to
participate.
Sport usually requires people to be either fast, strong or co-ordinated.
However, not everyone has these qualities. Some people may have
injuries, illnesses or disabilities that prevent them from participating. If
these people were forced to participate, then they may be hurt.
In this school, we have people with disabilities, injuries and illnesses. These
people should not have to feel embarrassed because they struggle with
certain sports. That is unfair and cruel because it make them feel selfconscious in front of others.
Therefore, sports should not be compulsory as not everyone has the skills
or abilities to complete and to force them is wrong.