Verbs in persuasive language
In this lesson, students will analyse persuasive language in a charity appeal, and then write their own charity appeal. There is a particular focus on the way modal auxiliary verbs can be used to persuade.
Goals
- Identify modal auxiliary verbs.
- Analyse persuasive language.
- Practise writing persuasively.
Lesson Plan
Activity 1
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Verbs in persuasive language: Activity 1
Activity 1
Identify the modal verbs in this extract by clicking on them, then check your score at the end.
Verbs in persuasive language: Activity 3
Activity 3
Write your own charity appeal, using the source material below. It is a statement from a charity about their aims and methods. Make use of a range of persuasive devices, including modal verbs.
The "Live Not Exist" charity has been set up with the following key aims: