Writing an effective article
I can use anecdotes, hyperbole and statistics to write an effective article.
Writing an effective article
I can use anecdotes, hyperbole and statistics to write an effective article.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- In order to write a convincing argument, you might include techniques such as anecdotes, hyperbole and statistics.
- Anecdotes make the issue seem relevant to the real world and elicit an emotional reaction from the reader.
- Hyperbole makes the issue seem urgent and important.
- To make a statistic credible, you might state the organisation it came from, date, and a believable figure.
- The article form includes a headline, strapline, subheadings and paragraphs.
Common misconception
Including any statistics is enough to make your argument more convincing.
In order to be convincing, statistics have to be credible.
Keywords
Argument - a reason or set of reasons given in support of an idea, action or theory
Persuade - to make someone do or believe something by giving them a good reason to do it or believe it
Elicit - evoke or draw out (a reaction, answer, or fact) from someone
Credible - able to be believed or trusted
Convincing - able to make you believe that something is true or right
Licence
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
title of the article
summary of the article
summary of the paragraph
focuses on one idea in support of the main argument