paragraphs which include key persuasive arguments

Planning part one of the main body of a persuasive letter

English

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

Match these keywords to their definitions.

to state the letter’s purpose and main arguments, or points

to summarise the key information of the letter and outline next steps

to explore key persuasive points in detail, backed up by evidence

Select the purpose of the main body paragraphs.

Specific information is __________ and __________.

Put these key parts of a main body paragraph in the correct order.

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.

full sentences with capital letters and full stops

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

information that includes subject-specific vocabulary

Select the correct definition of 'general information'.

Select the correct definition of 'specific information'.

explores key persuasive points in detail, backed up by evidence

summarises the key information of the letter and outlines next steps

Match the sections of a persuasive letter to their functions.

The tone of a persuasive letter should be ...

Which of the following are examples of persuasive techniques?

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