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Planning part one of the main body of a persuasive letter
I can plan the first main body paragraph of a persuasive letter, inspired by a text.
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- Year 5
Planning part one of the main body of a persuasive letter
I can plan the first main body paragraph of a persuasive letter, inspired by a text.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- An introductory sentence indicates what the paragraph will be about.
- The purpose of the main body paragraph is to specifically detail key persuasive arguments.
- Points backed up by evidence, statistics, quotes or anecdotes are more effective.
- Writing clearly and cohesively is a vital element of persuasion.
Keywords
Main body - paragraphs which include key persuasive arguments
Specific information - clear, exact and particular information
Physical health - the healthy functioning of the body
Mental health - the healthy functioning of the mind
Common misconception
Pupils may mix up physical and mental health benefits, leading to an unclear argument in the main body paragraph.
The first learning cycle task involves pupils categorising key arguments across the two main body paragraphs.
Encourage pupils to do their own research to find evidence to support the importance of physical activity. This might be online or in the school or local library.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Put the sections of our persuasive letter in the correct order.
Put the sections of our persuasive letter in the correct order.
Q2.Select the correct definition of 'general information'.
Select the correct definition of 'general information'.
detailed, factual information
information that includes subject-specific vocabulary
Q3.Select the correct definition of 'specific information'.
Select the correct definition of 'specific information'.
basic, necessary information
information that includes subject-specific vocabulary
Q4.Match the sections of a persuasive letter to their functions.
Match the sections of a persuasive letter to their functions.
Q5.The tone of a persuasive letter should be ...
The tone of a persuasive letter should be ...
informal.
humorous.
Q6.Which of the following are examples of persuasive techniques?
Which of the following are examples of persuasive techniques?
formal vocabulary
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match these keywords to their definitions.
Match these keywords to their definitions.
Q2.Select the purpose of the main body paragraphs.
Select the purpose of the main body paragraphs.
to state the letter’s purpose and main arguments, or points
to summarise the key information of the letter and outline next steps
Q3.Specific information is __________ and __________.
Specific information is __________ and __________.
basic, necessary
interesting, complex
Q4.Put these key parts of a main body paragraph in the correct order.
Put these key parts of a main body paragraph in the correct order.
Q5.Match these key parts of a main body paragraph to their functions.
Match these key parts of a main body paragraph to their functions.
Q6.Select the key features of a plan.
Select the key features of a plan.
full sentences with capital letters and full stops
unnecessary information
