📝 Part 1: Writing Task Analysis

1. Read this CAA writing prompt and identify the key elements:

"Write a persuasive letter to your local council asking them to create more youth recreation facilities in your community. Include at least three convincing reasons and address one possible concern."

a) What is the purpose of this writing task?

To inform the council about youth issues

To persuade the council to take action

To entertain readers with stories

To describe existing facilities

b) Who is your target audience?

c) What tone should you use? (Tick all that apply)

Formal and respectful

Casual and friendly

Persuasive and convincing

Angry and demanding

2. Plan your letter structure by filling in the blanks:

Paragraph 1: Introduction - State your _____________ clearly

Paragraph 2: First reason - ________________________

Paragraph 3: Second reason - _______________________

Paragraph 4: Third reason - ________________________

Paragraph 5: Address concerns - "While some may worry about _______, I believe _______"

Paragraph 6: Conclusion - _________________ and call for action

🎯 Part 2: Sentence Structure & Language Choices

3. Improve these basic sentences by making them more complex and persuasive:

a) "Young people need places to go."

Rewrite using a complex sentence with a subordinate clause:

b) "Recreation facilities are good. They keep youth active."

Combine into one compound sentence using an appropriate conjunction:

4. Choose the most persuasive linking phrases for a council letter:

"Furthermore, research shows that..."

"I reckon that..."

"In addition to this important benefit..."

"Obviously everyone knows..."

"Evidence clearly demonstrates that..."

5. Write three compelling reasons why your community needs more youth recreation facilities:

Reason 1:

Reason 2:

Reason 3:

✨ Part 3: Revision & Excellence

6. Read this paragraph from a student's letter and identify what could be improved:

"I think we need a skate park. It would be cool. Lots of kids would use it. Some people might not like the noise but its not that loud really."

List three specific improvements this paragraph needs:

1.

2.

3.

7. Now rewrite the paragraph to make it more persuasive and appropriate for a council audience:

8. Extension Challenge: Write a powerful opening sentence for your letter that immediately grabs the council's attention and states your position:

9. Self-reflection: What is the most important thing to remember when writing for the CAA?