Grammar
Choose the correct verb form:
“Right now, the students ______ (read) their books quietly.”
are reading
Appeal to logic
What is a claim in an academic paragraph?
Main opinion or argument the writer is trying to prove
How do we start our claim (linking words)?
I claim/ I argue
A news article only shows one side of an argument. Which vocabulary word describes this unfair presentation?
Bias
Complete the sentence:
“By the time the teacher arrived, the students ______ (finish) their assignments.”
had finished
Which appeal helps proves that the author is trustworthy?
Appeal to Ethos
What is the structure of the argument?
Claim+Reason+ Evidence+Conclusion
What is a topic sentence?
The main idea of the paragraph or stating the reason in 1 sentence
“Many students joined the club because everyone else did”?
Bandwagon
Fill in the blank with a suitable modal:
“Students ______ (should / must / might / could / will) bring their ID cards to school every day.”
“Students must bring their ID cards to school every day.”
What rhetorical appeal is this?
Driving is dangerous. I recently got into an accident and woke up passed out in the middle of the road. When I woke up my sister was crying and my cousin was getting rushed to the hospital.
Appeal to Pathos
Give example of generalization
Own sentence e,g. Students always use their phones during lessons.
A student writes a paragraph with reasons for their opinion but does not use any linking words. Explain how this affects the cohesion and persuasiveness of the essay and suggest two linking words that could improve it.
Without linking words, the paragraph feels disjointed, making it harder for the reader to follow the argument. The essay loses persuasiveness because the connections between ideas are unclear.
Suggested linking words:
Firstly (to introduce the first reason)
Therefore (to show the result or conclusion)
Complete the sentence:
“A clever advertiser can target a specific ________ to ________ their choices about which products to buy.”
Demographic / Influence
Combine into one sentence using a suitable conjunction (because, although, while, since, even though):
“The students were tired. They continued studying for the exam.”
Although the students were tired, they continued studying for the exam.
Which appeal is this?
A lot of foods have the same chemical reaction as drugs. For example, cheese releases high levels of dopamine just like cocaine.
Give definition of "bias" in a text with an example.
Bias in a text is when the writer shows only one side of an issue and does not present information fairly or neutrally. It often reflects the writer’s personal opinion, preference, or agenda instead of balanced facts.
Write an introduction paragraph for a persuasive essay on the topic:
“Schools should allow students to wear casual clothes.”
Many students feel uncomfortable wearing uniforms every day, and this can affect their confidence and creativity. Schools should allow students to wear casual clothes because it gives them freedom to express themselves and makes the school environment more relaxed. In this essay, I will explain why casual clothes are better for students’ well-being and learning.
Explain the difference between manipulate, propagandist, and newspeak, and give one example of how each could appear in media.
Manipulate:
Definition: To control or influence people unfairly or dishonestly to get a desired outcome.
Example: An advertiser exaggerates a product’s benefits in a commercial to make people buy it.
Propagandist:
Definition: A person or source that spreads information, ideas, or rumors deliberately to influence public opinion, often biased or misleading.
Example: A political campaign poster presenting only one side of an issue to gain votes.
Newspeak:
Definition: Simplified or controlled language used to limit thought and manipulate perception, often by governments or institutions.
Example: A news outlet calling a law “Freedom Reform Act” even though it restricts certain rights.
Complete the sentence correctly:
“She completed the project ______ (careful / carefully) and depended ______ (in / on / at) her notes during revision.”
“She completed the project carefully and depended on her notes during revision.”
Which appeal is this?
Teaching is one of the most difficult jobs. I would know, I've been teaching for 250 years.
Ethos
Identify one value and one limitation of the argument and explain how each affects the strength of the writer’s claim.
Many students believe that school uniforms should be completely banned because they limit personal freedom. According to a recent student survey, 85% of students feel uncomfortable wearing uniforms every day. In addition, several youth organizations have stated that self-expression is essential for confidence and creativity. Clearly, forcing students to dress the same way harms their emotional well-being and should be stopped immediately.
Value: The argument uses survey data (85% of students feel uncomfortable) to support the claim, which adds credibility and appeals to logic (logos).
Limitation: The paragraph relies on opinions from youth organizations with no diverse perspectives, which may introduce bias and weaken the overall argument.
Write one body paragraph for a persuasive essay on the topic:
“Schools should allow students to wear casual clothes.”
One reason schools should allow casual clothes is that it helps students feel more comfortable and confident. When students can choose what to wear, they are less stressed and more focused on learning. Some people argue that uniforms create equality, but wearing casual clothes can still encourage respect and cooperation among students. Therefore, allowing casual clothes benefits both students’ well-being and their school performance.
Create an original complex sentence using the word “scapegoat”
“Even though the whole team made mistakes on the project, the manager unfairly made Sarah the scapegoat and blamed her for the failure.”