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

Writing the introduction of a persuasive letter, using inspiration from a text

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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

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

Which of these linguistic features states the purpose of the letter?

Which persuasive technique aims to pay the reader compliments in order to persuade them?

Which persuasive technique assumes the reader's opinion based on their character or position?

briefly outlines the key points or arguments of the letter

Match the key parts of an introductory paragraph to their functions.

Which persuasive techniques are **not** appropriate to use in the introduction?

Put the steps of the writing process in the correct order.

The purpose of the introduction is to ...

Select the key layout features of a persuasive letter.

The sender's address should be at the __________ of the page.

The __________ should be written directly below the sender's address. 

The recipient's address should be written below the date on the __________ of the page. 

The __________ should be written directly below the recipient's address.

Starter Quiz

The purpose of the introduction is to ...