Argumentative Essay Template and Success Criteria Years 7-9

Argumentative Essay Idea Generator, link to sophisticated vocabulary (my Quizlet resource) outline and success criteria. This resource is designed ideally for years 7-9, though it could well be used for GCSE English Language. The structure follows a Classical Rhetoric module, asking students to establish their ethos and purpose in their introduction, and then use appeals based on pathos and logos.

**Classical Rhetoric: **your audience will only listen to a speaker they like (ethos), and will only be persuaded if you can make them care (pathos) and use logical reasoning (logos).