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Planning and writing the conclusion of a persuasive letter about school uniform
I can plan and write the conclusion of a persuasive letter about school uniform.
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- Year 5
Planning and writing the conclusion of a persuasive letter about school uniform
I can plan and write the conclusion of a persuasive letter about school uniform.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- The conclusion is the last paragraph that summarises the key information of the letter.
- The purpose of the conclusion is to thank the reader, encourage action and emphasise the purpose of the letter.
- Veiled threats provide a threat that isn’t directly stated but is implied.
- Presumption can make the reader feel like you already believe they’ll do what you are asking.
Keywords
Conclusion - the closing paragraph in a non-fiction text
Veiled threat - a threat that is not directly stated but implied
Presumption - the act of believing something to be true in the absence of proof to the contrary
Common misconception
Pupils may think that a conclusion simply summarises what has already been said, in the same way as the summary section of the PEPS structure.
Teach pupils that the conclusion can continue to have a persuasive impact by using linguistic techniques such as presumption and veiled threats.
You may wish to spend some more time with your class discussing threats through PSHE. It is important they understand the nuance of how to use a veiled threat and do not start using threats as part of their play.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is the acronym for the structure used when making an argument?
What is the acronym for the structure used when making an argument?
POPS
PIPS
Q2.Fill in the blank. Persuasive letters contain a variety of linguistic techniques to __________ the reader.
Fill in the blank. Persuasive letters contain a variety of linguistic techniques to __________ the reader.
offend
impress
Q3.True or false? A relative clause is a type of subordinate clause that can be used to give additional information about the noun that comes before it.
True or false? A relative clause is a type of subordinate clause that can be used to give additional information about the noun that comes before it.
Q4.A relative clause always starts with a ...
A relative clause always starts with a ...
relative adverbial.
subordinating conjunction.
Q5.True or false? A conditional clause is a type of subordinate clause that expresses a degree of possibility that something might happen.
True or false? A conditional clause is a type of subordinate clause that expresses a degree of possibility that something might happen.
Q6.Fill in the blank. A conditional clause often starts a sentence and has a __________ before the main clause.
Fill in the blank. A conditional clause often starts a sentence and has a __________ before the main clause.
full stop
dash
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Fill in the blank. A conclusion is the __________ paragraph in a non-fiction text.
Fill in the blank. A conclusion is the __________ paragraph in a non-fiction text.
opening
midde
Q2.Which of these is the correct complimentary close to use when you know a person's name?
Which of these is the correct complimentary close to use when you know a person's name?
Yours,
Yours faithfully,
Q3.Which of these is not a purpose of the conclusion in a persuasive letter?
Which of these is not a purpose of the conclusion in a persuasive letter?
encourage action, thought or a response
thank the reader
Q4.True or false? Veiled threats can be a useful linguistic device to use because they can help to convince someone to do something by hinting at a negative scenario if they do not take action.
True or false? Veiled threats can be a useful linguistic device to use because they can help to convince someone to do something by hinting at a negative scenario if they do not take action.
Q5.Which of these is a veiled threat?
Which of these is a veiled threat?
I will eat your lunch if you do not sit down.
I will tell your sister about what you said.
Q6.Which of these is an example of presumption?
Which of these is an example of presumption?
Will you consider making this change?
I hope you consider making this change.
