the effect created by choosing serious, factual language

facts or statistics used to back up a point

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

Writing part two of 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

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

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

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

a short story based on the writer's experiences

the analysis of data and trends over time

Select the definition of a personal anecdote.

A clause is a group of words that contains ...

a sentence with two main clauses joined by a co-ordinating conjunction

a sentence formed of a main clause and any type of subordinate clause

Match these sentence types to their definitions.

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

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

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 the correct definition of a 'veiled threat'?

a sentence that states the paragraph’s main aim

a question posed to the reader which they answer in their head

a subordinate clause that starts with a relative pronoun like 'who'

a subordinate clause that states a hypothetical consequence

Match these linguistic features to their definitions.

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 these persuasive techniques to their definitions.

it would be disastrous if this advice were not followed ...

Which of these is an example of flattery?

Starter Quiz

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