Model Persuasive Text and Checklist

Imagine a lunchtime where students pick the tomatoes for their own salad. A school
vegetable garden is not a luxury -- it is one of the best investments a school can
make, because it improves health, teaches real science and builds community.

Firstly, gardens encourage healthy eating. Students who grow vegetables are often
keener to taste them. When a Year 7 student has spent weeks watering a carrot,
they are far more likely to eat it than to throw it in the bin.

Secondly, a garden is a living science lab. Students can measure plant growth,
test soil and observe insects -- learning that sticks because they can see and touch it.

Some argue that gardens cost too much. However, a few raised beds and seedlings cost
very little, and many local hardware stores and community groups support school
gardens.

Finally, gardens bring people together. Parents, grandparents and students can work
side by side on weekends.

Healthier students, better science and a stronger community: surely that is worth a
few seedlings. Let's dig in.

[ ] Clear position in the introduction
[ ] Each body paragraph has one main reason (PEEL)
[ ] At least one rebuttal
[ ] Three or more persuasive devices
[ ] Strong ending with a call to action
[ ] Checked spelling, punctuation and paragraphs

Write your own persuasive text (about 400 words) using your plan from the
"Structuring a Persuasive Text" lesson.