Discursive writing
Write balanced arguments presenting multiple viewpoints; use persuasive techniques and rhetorical devices
What you'll learn
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Discursive writing is like a debate on paper — you explore both sides of an argument before giving your own opinion. 🗣️
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What does discursive writing do?
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Let's write a short discursive paragraph about 'Should school uniform be compulsory?' together. 📝
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Now you try! Drag the sentence starters into the right order for a discursive paragraph about 'Should children have phones in school?' 📱
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Which sentence is a good way to start a discursive paragraph?
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Build a balanced argument by sorting these points into 'For' and 'Against' boxes for 'Should school start later?' 🕗
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What should you do in the final paragraph of a discursive essay?
Practise Discursive writing with Whizlo
Free AI-tutored lessons, unlimited practice questions, and progress tracking for ages 11–13. Aligned to the UK National Curriculum.