Year 9

Viewpoint writing: what is it?

In this lesson, we will begin to look at the features of viewpoint or discursive writing. Today we will begin with a statement - 'All sports should be fun, fair and open to everyone. It is the taking part not the winning that matters'. Then, we will have a look at a student response to see how someone else has tackled this statement and begin to understand the features of viewpoint writing.

Year 9

Viewpoint writing: what is it?

In this lesson, we will begin to look at the features of viewpoint or discursive writing. Today we will begin with a statement - 'All sports should be fun, fair and open to everyone. It is the taking part not the winning that matters'. Then, we will have a look at a student response to see how someone else has tackled this statement and begin to understand the features of viewpoint writing.

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  1. In this lesson, we will begin to look at the features of viewpoint or discursive writing. Today we will begin with a statement - 'All sports should be fun, fair and open to everyone. It is the taking part not the winning that matters.' Then, we will have a look at a student response to see how someone else has tackled this statement and begin to understand the features of viewpoint writing.

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5 Questions

Q1.
What is another name for viewpoint writing?
argument
Correct answer: discursive
discussion
rant
Q2.
What does 'broaden the scope' mean?
you add in a counter-argument
Correct answer: you add in a wider range of ideas
you add in emotive language
you add in facts and statistics
Q3.
A counter-argument always appears in the middle of a viewpoint essay. True or false?
Correct answer: false
true
Q4.
What is 'anaphora'?
a link back to the beginning
the contrast of an idea
Correct answer: the repetition of a phrase
the repetition of a word
Q5.
Which word from the list below is a synonym of 'resilient'?
Correct answer: durable
fierce
respectful
rigid