Planning part two of the main body of a persuasive letter
I can plan the second main body paragraph of a persuasive letter, inspired by a text.
- Year 5
Planning part two of the main body of a persuasive letter
I can plan the second main body paragraph of a persuasive letter, inspired by a text.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- The purpose of the main body paragraph is to specifically detail key persuasive arguments.
- Information in the main body should be specific not vague.
- Using a range of sentence types enhances text cohesion.
- Points that are backed up by evidence, statistics or anecdotes are effective for persuading the recipient of a letter.
Keywords
Main clause - a group of words that contains a verb and makes complete sense
Subordinate clause - a group of words that contains a verb and does not make complete sense
Adverbial complex sentence - a sentence formed of a main clause and an adverbial subordinate clause
Relative complex sentence - a sentence formed of a main clause and a relative subordinate clause
Non-finite complex sentence - a sentence formed of a main clause and a non-finite subordinate clause
Common misconception
Pupils may be unsure of how to use different types of complex sentences.
Learning cycle one models different complex sentence types that can be used in the main body of pupils' letters.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the persuasive techniques to their definitions:
Q2.Match the persuasive techniques to their examples:
Q3.Information in the main body paragraphs should be ...
Q4.__________ is an effective technique, which adds facts and 'real-world' statistics to our writing.
Q5.A clause is a group of words that contains a ...
Q6.A __________ clause makes sense on its own.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the keywords to their definitions:
