How do I plan a a persuasive response to English Language Paper 2 Question 5 (AQA)?

The first thing you need to do is read the question. For example: ‘Homework has no value. Some students get it done for them; some don’t do it at all. Students should be relaxing in their free time.’ Write an article for a broadsheet newspaper in which you explain your point of view on this statement. You will always be given a statement which you need to write about. When writing a response, it is always easier to agree with the statement, the exam board doesn't reward you for going against the statement - so don't make it difficult for yourself! First of all read the statement and highlight any key words or phrases you think might be useful to you. You are allowed to bullet point or plan in any way you like on your exam paper. So, first things first, think of some ideas and arguments that support this statement. Why is it a problem that some students have their homework done for them? Is it fair some students do their homework and others don't? Why is relaxing important in their spare time important? Try to question the statements as much as you can to give yourself some arguments. For example, students will receive no benefit from having their homework completed by friends or parents because they are not practising and learning, therefore they are wasting the time of their teachers who are required to mark it and wasting the time of their friends or family. Once you have formulated your ideas, try to put them into an order so it has a natural flow when you start to write your response. If you think of any persuasive techniques, words or phrases that you think might be useful jot these down as well - remember DAFOREST features. For example, using direct address and a rhetorical question - "Would you expect your child to make progress outside of the classroom if you did their homework for them?" or emotive language such as "Children deserve to be children, to socialise with their friends, to have hobbies and activities outside of school; by bringing homework home every night, children are simply unable to do this.