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ICAS Writing Practice Question Paper H © EAA Example of a persuasive writing task Security camera Electronic tag Call monitoring Computer chip

ICAS Writing Practice Question Paper H © EAA ‘New technologies have provided society with more ways to record and keep information about its people but this has led to a loss of privacy. The loss of privacy is justified by the benefits gained.’ Do you agree with this statement? Write an argument to persuade the reader of your point of view. You may wish to consider the following points as you plan your writing: • technology provides information that may save lives • people are not aware of the kind of information being collected about them In your writing you should provide reasons to support your argument. W rite persuasively so that the reader is convinced by your argument. HINTS • Use the planning time to organise your ideas. • Stay on the topic: The loss of privacy resulting from new technologies is justified by the benefits gained. • Y our writing should include an introduction and a conclusion. • W rite in paragraphs. • W rite in sentences that are well structured and varied. • Use correct spellin g and punctuation. • Keep your writing concise. • Use the time at the end of the task to edit your writing.

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