Identifying linguistic features and persuasive techniques
I can identify linguistic features and persuasive techniques in a formal persuasive letter.
- Year 5
Identifying linguistic features and persuasive techniques
I can identify linguistic features and persuasive techniques in a formal persuasive letter.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- The purpose of a persuasive letter is to persuade or convince the reader to change their mind or behaviour.
- Persuasive letters are formal in tone.
- Linguistic features are language features that help the text achieve its purpose.
- Persuasive techniques are structures or devices used in writing to try to change someone’s mind or behaviour.
Keywords
Purpose - the aim of the text
Persuasive letter - a formal letter written to try and convince or persuade the reader
Linguistic feature - language features that help the text achieve its purpose
Persuasive technique - a structure or device used in writing to try to change someone’s mind or behaviour
Common misconception
Pupils may mix up linguistic features with persuasive techniques.
Linguistic features and persuasive techniques are addressed in isolation through the two distinct learning cycles. Build in more time for checking pupils' understanding if their knowledge is still not secure at the end of each.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the key terms to their definitions.
Q2.Where might you have encountered persuasion before?
Q3.What is the purpose of a persuasive letter?
Q4.Select the layout features of a persuasive letter.
Q5.Select the examples of linguistic features found in a persuasive letter.
Q6.Select the examples of fronted adverbials.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the keywords to their definitions.
Q2.Persuasive letters use a range of linguistic features and __________ to help achieve a purpose.
Q3.Persuasive letters are written in a __________ tone.
Q4.Match these linguistic features to their definitions.
Q5.Match these persuasive techniques to their definitions.
