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🟥Year 10 ELL: Persuasive Writing



Persuasive Writing

Year 10 ELL

Learning Intention

We are learning to:

  • Give clear reasons to support our opinion

  • Use linking words to connect ideas

  • Structure a persuasive paragraph

  • Write for a specific audience

Success Criteria

✔ I clearly state my opinion
✔ I give at least two reasons
✔ I use linking words (because, therefore, however, firstly)
✔ I consider my audience

🌿 Honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi

In Aotearoa New Zealand, persuasive writing can include Māori perspectives and community voice.

Today we will:

  • Respect different viewpoints

  • Consider community impact

  • Use topics connected to Aotearoa

Part 1 – What is Persuasive Writing?

Persuasive writing:

  • States an opinion

  • Gives reasons

  • Uses examples

  • Tries to convince the reader

Read the Model Paragraph

Topic: School should include more te reo Māori in daily learning.

Schools in Aotearoa should include more te reo Māori in daily learning. Firstly, te reo Māori is an official language of New Zealand and is part of our national identity. Secondly, learning te reo helps students understand Māori culture and history. As a result, students develop greater respect for tangata whenua and for the partnership promised in Te Tiriti o Waitangi. Therefore, increasing te reo in schools benefits everyone.

Individual Task

  1. Underline the opinion sentence.

  2. Circle two linking words.

  3. Highlight one reason.

Part 2 – Linking Words

Linking words help connect ideas.

Examples:

  • Firstly

  • Secondly

  • Because

  • Therefore

  • However

  • In addition

Practice – Complete the Sentences

  1. School uniforms are important __________ they create equality.

  2. Firstly, students need more sport. __________, it improves health.

  3. Learning about local iwi history is important. __________, it strengthens community understanding.

Part 3 – Giving Strong Reasons

A strong persuasive paragraph includes:

  1. Opinion

  2. Reason

  3. Explanation

  4. Example

Guided Practice (Structured Writing)

Topic Options (Choose ONE):

☐ Schools should celebrate Matariki with a public holiday event.
☐ Students should learn local iwi history.
☐ Schools should reduce plastic waste.
☐ Students should have more leadership opportunities.

Plan Your Paragraph

My opinion:

Reason 1:

Explanation:

Reason 2:

Explanation:

🌿 UDL Choice – How Will You Present?

You may choose to:

☐ Write a full persuasive paragraph
☐ Create a speech script
☐ Create a persuasive poster with written explanation
☐ Record an oral persuasive argument (if approved)

(All options must include opinion + 2 reasons + linking words.)

Portfolio Task – Persuasive Writing

Write or create your persuasive piece below.

Remember:

  • Clear opinion in first sentence

  • At least two reasons

  • Linking words

  • Consider your audience

(Students complete work here)

Peer Review (Structured – 5 Minutes Only)

Swap with one partner.

Tick:

✔ Clear opinion
✔ Two reasons
✔ Linking words used
✔ Respectful tone

Write one positive comment and one suggestion:

Positive: __________________________________

Improve: __________________________________

Self-Reflection

What linking words did you use?

How did you consider your audience?

✅ Teacher Key

Model Paragraph

Opinion sentence:

Schools in Aotearoa should include more te reo Māori in daily learning.

Linking words:

  • Firstly

  • Secondly

  • As a result

  • Therefore

Reasons:

  • Te reo Māori is an official language

  • It supports cultural understanding

Linking Words Practice

  1. because

  2. Secondly / In addition

  3. Therefore / As a result

(Allow variation if grammatically correct.)

What to Look for in Portfolio Work

  • Clear opinion in first sentence

  • Logical paragraph structure

  • At least two reasons

  • Use of linking words

  • Respectful tone when discussing Māori topics

  • ELL focus: sentence clarity, correct connectors

🌿 Te Tiriti Alignment in This Lesson

  • Partnership: Encouraging discussion of local iwi and te reo

  • Protection: Promoting understanding of Māori language and culture

  • Participation: Providing all learners voice and choice in expression



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