the first paragraph of a persuasive letter

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

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Understanding the context of 'Front Desk'

Understanding the purpose, layout and features of a persuasive letter

Identifying linguistic features and persuasive techniques

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

Editing 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

Identify the linguistic features in the list:

Identify the persuasive techniques in the list:

Order the sections of our persuasive letter:

Information in the introduction should be ...

convince the recipient to change their mind or behaviour

The purpose of a persuasive letter is to ...

if this issue were to continue unresolved

which have a range of physical and mental health benefits

Select the example of a conditional clause:

assuming the reader’s opinion based on their character or position

the use of facts or statistics to support an argument

when the writer threatens the reader in a subtle way

Match the persuasive techniques to their definitions:

I am certain that you will share my views that

Which of these is an example of flattery?

Which of these is an example of presumption?

Starter Quiz

The purpose of a persuasive letter is to ...