convince (someone) to do something through reasoning or argument

verbs that indicate likelihood, ability, permission or obligation

where the subject of the sentence performs the action onto the object

moving towards a place or object, without changing direction and without stopping

an act or course of action to which a person is morally or legally bound; a duty or commitment

Considering and evaluating persuasive letters

English

Conceptualising letter-writing and understanding the letter form

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

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

'The words seemed to dance and swirl before my eyes.'

'The words seemed to reach out their hand to me.'

'The words seemed to glance dismissively at me.'

'The words seemed to glance admiringly at me.'

Which of the following sentences uses personification to evoke a negative reaction?

'Moving towards a place or object, without changing direction and without stopping' is the definition of which of the following words?

'Where the object is acted upon by the subject of the sentence' is the definition of {{ }} voice.

'An act or course of action to which a person is morally or legally bound; a duty or commitment' is the definition of which word?

'The Shakespeare plays are read by the students.'

'Shakespeare plays are enjoyed by the students.'

Which of the following is an example of using active voice?

Exclusively using words with high modality can make your persuasive writing too ...

'The attribution of a personal nature or human characteristics to something non-human' is the definition of {{ }}.

'To convince (someone) to do something through reasoning or argument' is the definition of which word beginning with 'p'?

In formal letter writing, where does the recipient's address appear?

'Verbs that indicate likelihood, ability, permission or obligation' are known as {{ }} verbs.

In formal letter writing, if you used 'Dear Sir or Madam' as the salutation, then you should use which of the following as the sign off?

'Where the subject of the sentence performs the action onto the object' is the definition of {{ }} voice.

Exit Quiz

Which of the following sentences uses personification to evoke a negative reaction?