a group of words that contains a verb and makes complete sense

a group of words that contains a verb and does not make complete sense

a sentence formed of a main clause and an adverbial subordinate clause

a sentence formed of a main clause and a relative subordinate clause

a sentence formed of a main clause and a non-finite subordinate clause

Planning part two of the main body of a persuasive letter

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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

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 group of words containing a verb that makes sense on its own

a group of words containing a verb that doesn't make sense on its own

a sentence formed of an adverbial subordinate clause and a main clause

a sentence formed of a relative subordinate clause and a main clause

a sentence formed of a non-finite subordinate clause and a main clause

Select the key persuasive techniques found in persuasive letters.

A __________ sentence is formed of one main clause.

A __________ sentence is formed of two main clauses joined by a co-ordinating conjunction.

A __________ sentence is formed of a main clause and any type of subordinate clause.

A __________ complex sentence can include a subordinate clause that starts with a verb in the progressive tense.

when the writer subtly threatens the reader

when the writer attempts to flatter the reader

when the writer guesses or assumes the reader’s opinion 

facts or statistics used to back up a point

Match the persuasive techniques to their definitions:

Match the persuasive techniques to their examples:

Information in the main body paragraphs should be ...

__________ is an effective technique, which adds facts and 'real-world' statistics to our writing. 

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

A __________ clause makes sense on its own.

Planning part two of the main body of a persuasive letter

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