10x A grade Higher English folio persuasive essays

1) Higher English sample persuasive essay on the subject of swearing. Approx. 1000 words.
2) Higher English sample persuasive essay on the subject of bullying. Approx. 1000 words.
3) Higher English sample persuasive essay on making Music studies a compulsory subject in schools.
Approx 1300 words.
4) Higher English sample persuasive essay on Moon landing conspiracy theories
Approx 1300 words.
5) Higher English sample persuasive essay (approx. 1000 words) on the topic of food waste.
6) Higher English sample persuasive essay on head coverings worn in public (1300 words).
7) Higher English sample persuasive essay which argues against undertaking cosmetic surgery. Approx. 1000 words. Discusses the subject in the context of the way that young girls may be influenced by the physical appearances of Disney princesses / characters etc during their formative years and how this kind of media pressure can promote an unrealistic perspective about their looks. The essay discusses the issue of diversity and the Disney portrayal of the links between 'virtue' and beauty. Full list of references included.
8) The essay argues against animal testing. Approx. 1000 words. Full list of references included.
9) The essay argues for the merits of fiction in comparison to journalism. Approx. 1300 words.
10) A Grade Higher English Discursive / Persuasive Essay: Population Control and the One Child Policy. The essay is around 1000 words and includes in-text references and a bibliography.
These essays may be used as class preparation for the Higher English portfolio.