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

language structures that develop text cohesion

a piece of punctuation placed after a complete sentence that can introduce an explanation

information or facts to show something is true

Writing the first paragraph of a persuasive letter to Sherlock Holmes

English

Building knowledge of the historical context of 'Sherlock Holmes'

Understanding 'The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle'

Exploring conventions of detective fiction

Exploring vocabulary for a setting description in 'Sherlock Holmes'

Planning a setting description in 'Sherlock Holmes'

Writing the first half of a setting description in 'Sherlock Holmes'

Writing the second half of a setting description in 'Sherlock Holmes'

Analysing the main character in 'Sherlock Holmes'

Identifying features of a persuasive letter written to Sherlock Holmes

Exploring a fictional mystery in the Victorian era

Generating persuasive techniques for a letter to Sherlock Holmes

Writing the introduction to a persuasive letter to Sherlock Holmes

Writing the second paragraph of a persuasive letter to Sherlock Holmes

Writing the conclusion of a persuasive letter to Sherlock Holmes

Peer editing a persuasive letter to Sherlock Holmes

In this unit, pupils learn to use persuasive devices for letter writing with increasing nuance.

In 'Persuasive Letter Writing: School Uniform', pupils learnt to use persuasive devices in letter writing to persuade the reader of the writer's position. In this unit, pupils will learn to use persuasive devices for letter writing with increasing nuance.

In this unit, pupils learn about conventions of detective fiction via one of the English canon's most famous series 'Sherlock Holmes'. They use knowledge of the central character to write a setting description and a persuasive letter from a member of the public in need of his services.

'Sherlock Holmes': descriptive and letter writing

a reason why we think Holmes should investigate

Which of the following will we include in a persuasive paragraph of our letter to Sherlock Holmes? 

Which of the following is **not** a persuasive technique? 

If you refuse to help, they will continue to suffer. 

Some people are threatening to leave the village. 

Surely you must want to prevent this happening?

Which sentences include a persuasive technique? 

After which word should the colon be placed in the following sentence? 'I urgently need your help the community is feeling very unsafe.'

I am in danger if the Hound: is real it is said to kill members of my family.

I am in danger if the Hound is real it is said to kill: members of my family.

I am in danger if the Hound is real it is said: to kill members of my family.

I am in danger if the Hound is real: it is said to kill members of my family.

Which sentence has a colon for explanation in the correct position?

Which persuasive technique is used in the following sentence? 'Without your help, I am concerned that the village itself will soon be deserted.'

introductory sentence saying why you are writing

detailed reasons and evidence for why the reader should help

Which of the following features is **not** included in an introduction to a persuasive letter? 

It includes a semi-colon to improve text cohesion. 

It includes a summary of the events that have occurred. 

What makes the following a good introductory sentence? 'I know you are a very busy and important man; however, I need your assistance with a very serious problem.'

What is the purpose of using cohesive devices? 

Which cohesive device is shown in the following sentence? 'Although there were no signs of injury on the body, large dog prints were found nearby.'

Which cohesive devices are seen in the following sentence? 'The police have thoroughly investigated; despite this, they have not found anything.'

It makes the reader feel valued and respected. 

It makes the reader feel guilty for not helping. 

It makes the reader feel scared of the writer.

Why is a veiled threat an effective persuasive technique?

Starter Quiz

Which of the following features is not included in an introduction to a persuasive letter?