the fact that someone can be believed or trusted

facts or statistics used to back up a point

when the writer subtly threatens the reader

when the writer guesses or assumes the reader’s opinion based on their character or position

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

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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

__________ involves using facts or statistics to back up a point.

__________ is when the writer subtly threatens the reader.

__________ is when the writer guesses or assumes the reader’s opinion based on their character or position.

so that our arguments are not believed by the reader

so that we can use the internet to conduct extra research

so that our writing is more trustworthy and believable

Why is it important that our writing is credible? 

the recording of personal feelings and emotions

__________ health is when we focus on the the healthy functioning of the body's organs, blood, oxygen levels and parts we can see.

__________ health is when we focus on the healthy functioning of the mind and its impact on the rest of the body.

Select the correct spelling of the word below.

Put the sections of our persuasive letter in the correct order.

True or false? Information in the main body should be specific. 

states the main argument of the paragraph

adds further explanation and evidence to support the point

Match these key parts of a main body paragraph to their functions.

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