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What are the three main parts of a persuasive text?
Introduction, body/arguments and conclusion.
What are the next two numbers: 5, 10, 15, 20, __, __?
25, 30
What type of resource is water: natural, human or capital?
Natural resource
How many sides does a hexagon have?
Six
What persuasive device is used in: “Would you want our oceans filled with rubbish?”
Rhetorical question
What is 0.5 of 60?
30
A bakery uses a baker and an oven. Identify the resource type for each
Baker: human. Oven: capital. Natural: Flour
What is the largest mammal in the world?
Blue whale
Identify the two persuasive devices in: “We must protect our precious planet!”
Inclusive language: “We”. Alliteration: “protect our precious planet”. Also accept high modality: “must”.
A shirt costs $40 and is 25% off. What is the sale price?
25% of $40 = $10. Sale price = $30.
Explain one benefit and one cost of a new café opening in a small town.
Benefit: jobs or more dining choices. Cost: increased traffic, waste or competition for existing cafés.
Which country is home to the ancient pyramids of Giza?
Egypt
What does PEEL stand for when structuring an argument paragraph?
Point, Evidence, Example, Link
Inputs 1, 2, 3, 4 produce outputs 7, 12, 17, 22. What is the input–output rule, and what is the output for 10?
Output = input × 5 + 2. For 10: 52.
Give an example of a natural, human and capital resource needed to run a vegetable shop.
Natural: water or vegetables. Human: shop assistant. Capital: fridge or cash register.
What is the name of the force that keeps planets in orbit around the Sun?
Gravity
Name the four parts of a persuasive conclusion, then give an example of a call to action about reducing school rubbish.
Restate position, summarise arguments, call to action and final message. Example: “Bring a reusable lunch container tomorrow to help reduce our school’s rubbish!”
A bike costs $240. Shop A offers 25% off. Shop B offers $50 off. Which shop is cheaper, and by how much?
Shop A: $180. Shop B: $190. Shop A is cheaper by $10.
A new factory creates jobs but uses large amounts of water and increases truck traffic. Explain two benefits and two costs for the town.
Benefits: employment and increased spending at local businesses. Costs: pressure on water supplies and increased traffic, noise or road wear.
Which two elements make up water?
Hydrogen and oxygen