Analysing an opinion article about protecting the greenbelt | English

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Which of the following is the best description of the phrase "to take a stand"?
- to stand up straight and look directly ahead
- to express a strong opinion on a particular issue ✓
- to give up a position or post that you hold
- to take a break from work or an activity
In which of the following media would you expect to find an article?
- television
- radio
- newspaper ✓
- playlist
What word beginning with T is used for the name of a piece of writing?
- 'title ' ✓
Which of the following is not a feature of a magazine article?
- lengthy and in depth analysis
- eye catching visuals and photographs
- topics of either current or specialised interest
- concise information only presented in list form ✓
Which of the following words do we use when we want to explain our reasons?
- therefore
- because ✓
- besides
- however
When we try to convince someone that we are right, we are trying to __________ them.
- inform
- persuade ✓
- educate
- entertain

What do we call an area of land that used to have industrial buildings on it?
- 'brownfield site' ✓
What word beginning with 'A' is the name for a person who designs buildings?
- 'architect' ✓
Match the words on the left with their synonyms on the right.
- strengthen
  
  ⇔
  
  build up ✓
- credibility
  
  ⇔
  
  believability ✓
- solve
  
  ⇔
  
  fix ✓
- shortage
  
  ⇔
  
  lack ✓
A writer often supports their opinion with references to formal politics, expert views and...
- 'personal experiences' ✓
What is the writer including in the following sentence: "My local MP is on board with this idea.."
- personal anecdote
- expert views
- formal politics ✓
Why might you use expert opinions in your writing?
- to add more information
- to add authority ✓
- to add interest
- to add more engagement

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When you take a stand, you express your opinion forcefully.
You can support your opinion by using personal experience to make your writing more relatable.
Expert views will make your writing seem more knowledgeable.
Referring to formal politics can add a sense of urgency to your writing,

Students often think they need to be balanced in their writing and discuss both sides of a debate.

Teach the difference between opinion writing and argument writing.

Architect - a person who designs new buildings and oversees how they are built
Brownfield site - an area of land in a town or city that was previously used for industry
Amenities - a building, piece of equipment, or service provided for people's comfort or enjoyment
Strengthen - to make something stronger or more effective
Credibility - the fact that someone or something can be believed or trusted