the process of improving writing to improve text flow and overall quality

a set of standardised symbols and marks used in written language to structure sentences

the way that words are arranged within sentences to convey meaning

Editing the main body of a persuasive letter, inspired by a text

English

Understanding the context of 'Front Desk'

Understanding the purpose, layout and features of a persuasive letter

Identifying linguistic features and persuasive techniques

Planning the introduction of a persuasive letter, using inspiration from a text

Writing the introduction of a persuasive letter, using inspiration from a text

Planning part one of the main body of a persuasive letter

Writing part one of the main body of a persuasive letter, inspired by a text

Planning part two of the main body of a persuasive letter

Writing part two of the main body of a persuasive letter, inspired by a text

Planning and writing the conclusion of a persuasive letter, inspired by a text

Reading aloud a persuasive letter, inspired by a text

In 'Front Desk', pupils learnt about migration and explored themes of belonging and identity in the context of a realistic fiction novel. In 'The Empire Windrush: Diary Entry', pupils will learn about the Windrush as a significant event in British history and consider the impact and experience of migrants who travelled to Britain on the Empire Windrush.

In the prior unit, pupils were introduced to persuasive techniques and features found in persuasive letters. In this unit, pupils apply this knowledge to the context of the realistic fiction novel, 'Front Desk’.’

In this unit, pupils take inspiration from a scene in the text 'Front Desk' to write a persuasive letter to elected councillors. They build up persuasive writing skills, including flattery, presumption, evidence and veiled threat. Pupils apply a variety of conventions of formal letter writing.

'Front Desk': persuasive letter writing

the process of improving writing to improve text flow

standardised symbols and marks used in written language

how words are arranged and organised to convey meaning

to separate adjectives in an expanded noun phrase

to separate a non-finite subordinate clause from a main clause

Which of these are different functions of a comma?

Which of these are types of language choice that you would use in a persuasive letter?

selecting which parts of the writing to improve

making edits to punctuation, grammar and sentence structure

Which of these are part of the editing process?

Select the correct spelling of this key word:

Which punctuation mark is used to separate a main clause from a subordinate clause?

it explains when, where or how something happened

a sentence formed of a main clause and a subordinate clause

'Text cohesion' refers to which of the following?

a set of standardised symbols and marks to structure sentences

how words are arranged within sentences to convey meaning

Children's wellbeing is a key issue for voters.

Childrens' wellbeing is a key issue for voters.

Childrens wellbeing is a key issue for voter's.

Select the sentence that uses an apostrophe for possession correctly.

reporting on research of children's mental health in the UK

Match the subordinate clauses to their examples:

Editing the main body of a persuasive letter, inspired by a text

Lesson outcome