a greeting in words or actions, or the words used at the beginning of a letter or speech

conclude a letter, broadcast or other message

done in accordance with convention or etiquette; suitable for something official

having a relaxed, friendly or unofficial style, manner or nature

Conceptualising letter-writing and understanding the letter form

English

Using modality in persuasive letter writing

Considering and using personification in persuasive letter writing

Considering and using active and passive voice in persuasive letter writing

Considering and evaluating persuasive letters

Using modality, personification and active voice to write a persuasive letter

In this unit, pupils complete a deep dive into letter writing. They first explore what the letter form is used for, before thinking about the use of modality, personification, active voice and passive voice. They then evaluate some persuasive letters before writing their own.

Non-fiction: letter writing

In a formal letter, the recipient's address goes ...

'A greeting in words or actions, or the words used at the beginning of a letter or speech' is the definition of which word beginning with 's'?

Which of the following is a salutation that you might use in a formal letter if you know the name of the recipient?

'To conclude a letter, broadcast or other message' is the definition of which two-word phrase beginning with 's'?

Which sign off would you use in a formal letter where you used the name of the recipient?

'A written, typed, or printed communication, sent in an envelope by post or messenger' is the definition of a ...

When applying for a job is traditional to include a __________ letter.

'Done in accordance with convention or etiquette; suitable for something official' is the definition of which word beginning with 'f'?

'Having a relaxed, friendly, or unofficial style, manner or nature' is the definition of which word beginning with 'i'?

Which of the following is a situation that might require a formal letter?

'A person who receives something' is the definition of which of the following?

Starter Quiz

'A written, typed, or printed communication, sent in an envelope by post or messenger' is the definition of a ...