a formal letter written to try and convince or persuade the reader

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

Identifying linguistic features and persuasive techniques

English

Understanding the context of 'Front Desk'

Understanding the purpose, layout and features of a persuasive letter

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

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

Persuasive letters use a range of linguistic features and __________ to help achieve a purpose. 

Persuasive letters are written in a __________ tone.

a sentence which 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 hypothetical situations 

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?

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

Match the key terms to their definitions.

Where might you have encountered persuasion before?

to inform the reader about a particular topic

to record thoughts and feelings about your day

to persuade the reader to change their mind or behaviour

What is the purpose of a persuasive letter?

Select the layout features of a persuasive letter.

Select the examples of linguistic features found in a persuasive letter.

Select the examples of fronted adverbials.

Identifying linguistic features and persuasive techniques

Lesson outcome