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You have been asked to write an opinion piece for your school newsletter on the topic "Is rugby given too much importance in New Zealand?" You can choose to argue for or against the impact of this sport in our country. The quotes and information below may help you generate some ideas for your argument.

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Language and text features

• the organisation of your ideas
• the linking of your main and your supporting ideas
• the use of language in the expression of your ideas
• the accuracy of your spelling, punctuation, and grammar

If you would like to know more about the features of an argument, ask your teacher for the Learning Intention Guide for Writing an argument. You can also use this to evaluate your argument.