Write a blog about an issue you feel strongly about.
In planning your response, you should consider:
Aim to write about 300 words. Use the planning template below.
Identify the issue you will write about.
Tell how this issue is relevant to your readers – why should they be concerned about it?
How will you capture your readers’ attention and gain their interest in the issue?
You may wish to consider using one or more of the following techniques:
Paraphrase the opposing viewpoint (the view held by those who disagree with you).
How will you highlight the flaws in the opposing viewpoint? Will you use any of the strategies employed in the exemplar texts?
Clearly state your opinion on the issue.
How will you make the presentation of your opinion interesting and memorable?
Now write your blog entry about an issue you feel strongly about.
As you do, strive to: