Persuasive Writing
For this task, you will need to think about the pros and cons of the following topic:
‘Should animals be kept in zoos?’
Task 1:
Can you make a list of ‘yes’ reasons as to why they should be kept in zoos and a list of ‘no’ reasons as to why they shouldn’t.
You may want to do a little research on:
- Why some animals are kept in zoos?
- Where they would be if they weren’t kept in zoos?
- Are zoo facilities adequate for all animals?
- Do they have a good diet in zoos?
- Would animals be able to cope back in the wild after living in a zoo?
- Are they well looked after in zoos?
- Are all animals suited for ‘zoo life’?
- Who benefits from zoos?
- And other things you think are important!!!
Task 2:
Look at your list of ‘yes’ and ‘no’ reasons and decide which side of the argument you agree with. Now write your persuasive argument of:
‘Should animals be kept in zoos?’
Your argument should have relevant facts and key information. You need to have facts backed up by evidence. Eg. Animals are well looked after in zoos because…
Try and stay away from your own personal opinion (what you think isn’t fact or a valid argument).
Send your information to your teacher and see if you can convince us either way!!!
