Writing a Persuasive Text 9F by Bassima Mahmoud

bmahmoud_gwa — 2025-05-14 15:53:15 UTC

DO NOW : Choose one of the following tasks:

a) Choose one of the following crazy ideas, you have 2 minutes to plan what you will say and 1 minute to convince your partner to get along with the idea.

bmahmoud_gwa — 2025-05-14 15:53:39 UTC

b) Which of these images do you think sums up how persuasion should work? Explain why.

What makes an effective speech?

bmahmoud_gwa — 2025-05-14 17:16:56 UTC

Kareem and Hirad

2025-05-15 05:59:02 UTC

We believe that the top left picture symbolizes persuasion the most because it represents giving your opinion and the others reflect on it considering if it’s a good point or not.

Karim, Sami, Christian

2025-05-15 06:03:13 UTC

We believe that we should wear silly hats every friday. This is because this gives us a feeling that friday is a relaxing yet fun day which will help students look forward to the day. The child physiologist have proven that a childs emotion is improved by doing fun activities such as wearing silly hats

Steijn, Zeid

2025-05-15 06:05:39 UTC

the picture on the top left shows a balanced discussion where people are engaged in respectful dialogue and are exchanging ideas. This reflects the ideal approach to persuasion for example, mutual respect, and an opportunity for both sides to share their own views and consider different perspectives.

Carolina Theron

2025-05-15 06:07:04 UTC

A good speech shares a clear message with feeling and keeps the audience interested.

Eunho

2025-05-15 06:07:11 UTC

Bottom-right

This image best reflects how persuasion should work not by manipulation or force, but by encouraging someone to open their mind and consider new ideas. True persuasion should empower the listener to think critically, not control or deceive them. This method fosters understanding, respect, and mutual growth.