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Planning the first argument of a persuasive letter about school uniform
I can plan the first argument of a persuasive letter about school uniform.
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Planning the first argument of a persuasive letter about school uniform
I can plan the first argument of a persuasive letter about school uniform.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- A written argument tries to convince the reader of something using strong reasoning to support.
- The PEPS structure stands for: point, explanation, proof, summary.
- When we write a plan, we use notes.
Keywords
Argument - a written argument tries to convince the reader of something using strong reasoning to support
Point - a main idea or opinion that is justified with one reason
Explanation - giving reasons to help someone understand an opinion
Proof - the evidence used to support an opinion
Summary - will briefly recap the main point of an argument
Common misconception
Pupils may think that it is not important to following a structure when writing their argument.
Teach pupils that by following a structure, such as PEPS, their argument will be more professional and flow better.
You may wish to spend more time supporting pupils to fully understand the PEPS structure. Use the Year 5 unit 'Introduction to debate' to supplement this lesson.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is the name of the person who writes a formal letter?
What is the name of the person who writes a formal letter?
recipient
author
Q2.What is the name of the person who receives a formal letter?
What is the name of the person who receives a formal letter?
sender
author
Q3.Complete the sentence. The layout of a text refers to the way the information is ...
Complete the sentence. The layout of a text refers to the way the information is ...
coloured on the page.
absent from the page.
Q4.What comes at the top of a formal letter?
What comes at the top of a formal letter?
the recipient's address
the date the letter was written
Q5.What comes directly below the sender's address on a formal letter?
What comes directly below the sender's address on a formal letter?
the recipient's address
a greeting to the recipient
Q6.Which of these greetings is suitable for a formal letter?
Which of these greetings is suitable for a formal letter?
dear Prime Minister
Dear prime minister,
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.True or false? A written argument tries to convince the reader of something using strong reasoning to support.
True or false? A written argument tries to convince the reader of something using strong reasoning to support.
Q2.Order these parts of the PEPS structure.
Order these parts of the PEPS structure.
Q3.Which of these is a benefit to following a structure when writing an argument?
Which of these is a benefit to following a structure when writing an argument?
makes our argument aggressive and rude
Q4.Fill in the blank. A point is a main idea or opinion that is justified with __________ reason.
Fill in the blank. A point is a main idea or opinion that is justified with __________ reason.
two
no
Q5.When writing our point, it is essential that we give one reason to justify our opinion using the word ...
When writing our point, it is essential that we give one reason to justify our opinion using the word ...
and
but
Q6.Which of these linguistic techniques might we find in the explanation section?
Which of these linguistic techniques might we find in the explanation section?
personification
