Persuade

L.I. We are learning make content relevant and add weight to argument by having an effective position statement, main points, evidence and restatement. Contain elaboration of main points. E ffective position statement: S.C. we can
 * make our position and purpose clear
 * use a rhetorical question
 * include a list of fact/evidence that will be discussed in writing

Restatement, elaboration of main points: S.C. We Can
 * restate my position throughout my writing
 * make a main point and back it up with evidence or statistics

Awareness of audience and others point of view S.C. We Can
 * give example of others view
 * use language like however and on the other hand to rebut their argument

**Written Examples:** Some people believe that New Zealand should use Wind Power rather than Nuclear Power however this would not be in the best interest of the people or our land. Nuclear power is more reliable and does not require the massive amount of land area that Wind power requires. Wind power also needs constant maintenance and is not as reliable as Nuclear ....

There is research to suggest that Nuclear power is relatively safe and if built properly and maintained well will not be harmful to people or the environment. Unfortunately this research is not what is being demonstrated in Japan at the moment. The News is full of images of hundreds and thousands of people that have been evacuated from their homes and ... because ...

__ **Writing Scenario** __

__ **Extended Morning Tea** __ Mr Diver gave Tauranga Intermediate students an extended morning tea last Friday due to good behaviour and promptness back to class during and after morning tea and lunch times last week. Write a convincing letter to Mr Diver sbout why you think this reward should continue for T.I.S students.

__ **Tauranga City Council - Aquatic Survey/Opinion** __ Tauranga City Council have asked for feedback and opinions about what should happen to our Aquatic Facilities between 2012-2022. They are putting together a strategic plan and want the people of Tauranga to have a say. Read through the information provided and have your say about the future of our Aquatic facilities.

http://www.tauranga.govt.nz/Default.aspx?TabID=1109&SkinSrc=%5BG%5DSkins/Council2010/PrintTemplate&ContainerSrc=%5BG%5DContainers/Council2010/Standard&dnnprintmode=true

__ **Should We Be Prepared?** __ The News is currently full of devastating Natural Disasters that are creating chaos around the world. If a Natural Disaster struck Tauranga today would we be prepared. As a school should we be sufficient enough to survive for several days with little to no support from the community? Is this possible? Is it even the schools responsibility to look after 1246 kids? HAVE YOUR SAY! __ **To be or not to be, Should NZ remain Nuclear Free?** __ New Zealand has taken a Nuclear Free position, there is an argument for and against having Nuclear power e.g. (for) it is a cheap and affordable power source for largely populated areas, (against) Japan is currently experiencing the devastating effects of living through a Nuclear melt down. Read the articles in Stand Up that are for and against Nuclear power, then conduct your own research. Next make a brainstorm both for and against. Once you have done this take a position are you for or against Nuclear Power. Write an article to be posted on an opinion blog that clearly states your position, remember to back up your main points with evidence (facts/statistics).