Write a blog about an issue you feel strongly about.

In planning your response, you should consider:

  • the key features of the genre
  • the relationship with the reader
  • lexical and grammatical choices.

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:

  • Emotive language
  • Informal language and tone
  • Humour
  • A surprising or disturbing statistic
  • A brief description of an experience that you or someone you know had

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:

  • Present the issue in a way that captures your readers' attention and interest
  • Highlight the flaws in the opposing viewpoint
  • Conclude by delivering your own opinion in a thought-provoking and memorable way.