the action or process of trying to change someone’s mind or behaviour

language features that help the text achieve its purpose

a structure or device used in writing to try to change someone’s mind or behaviour

Understanding the purpose, layout and features of a persuasive letter

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Understanding the context of 'Front Desk'

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

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

Persuasion is the action or process of trying to change someone’s ...

True or false? The purpose of a persuasive letter is to change someone’s mind or behaviour or convince them about something.

Which of these might be reasons to write a persuasive letter? 

True or false? Persuasive letters are mostly written using an informal tone. 

Which of these is a persuasive technique in a persuasive letter? 

a threat that isn’t directly stated but is implied

a threat that is promised to be carried out

a threat that is so unlikely it is clear that it will never happen

Which of these is a definition for the technique 'veiled threat'?

True or false? A letter is a written, typed or printed communication that is sent in an envelope by post or messenger.

the parts or characteristics that make the text unique

to convince or to make someone agree with you

the words we know and use to communicate with others

True or false? Informal writing can be identified by its serious, unemotional and impersonal tone.

The place where someone lives or where an organisation is situated is called ...

Understanding the purpose, layout and features of a persuasive letter

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