Can-Do Task: A Persuasive Essay

Task: write a persuasive paragraph taking a clear position, using the techniques from this module.

Notice

  • Choose a topic: Should university education be free? Should social media platforms be regulated more strictly? Should the four-day work week become standard?

Rule

Your task: Write a persuasive paragraph (6–8 sentences) taking a clear position on a topic. Include a claim, evidence, at least one rhetorical question or emphasis technique, and a concession-refutation pair.

Practice

  1. Planning line: which topic and position will you argue?
    Answer: Personal answer.
  2. Draft your opening claim.
    Answer: Personal answer.

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CEFR: Writing — write persuasive text expressing a point of view at some length, underlining salient issues.

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