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Planning the introduction of a persuasive letter about school uniform
I can plan the introduction of a persuasive letter about school uniform.
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- Year 5
Planning the introduction of a persuasive letter about school uniform
I can plan the introduction of a persuasive letter about school uniform.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- A formal letter should be written using a formal tone.
- Formal writing can be identified by its serious, unemotional and impersonal tone.
- An introduction contains one introductory sentence.
- It also contains a sentence to set-up the argument & a sentence sharing the purpose of the letter.
Keywords
Formal - a style of writing which is serious, impersonal and factual in tone
Introduction - the opening paragraph of a non-fiction text that encourages the reader to read on
Purpose - the aim of the text
Common misconception
Pupils may think that an introduction involves explaining their points in detail.
Teach pupils that an introduction only needs to be three sentences long and it provides a general overview of the letter, rather than specific facts and details.
You may wish to go into more detail about how to write notes if you haven't covered this with your class already. Model note taking explicitly to demonstrate that there is no need for fully punctuated sentences.
Teacher tip
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Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Generate means to...
Generate means to...
keep very still
break something into pieces
Q2.True or false? A point is an idea or reason to support your opinion.
True or false? A point is an idea or reason to support your opinion.
Q3.How long should a point be?
How long should a point be?
two sentences
three sentences
Q4.Which word will usually appear in a point?
Which word will usually appear in a point?
and
but
Q5.Which of these points could be used in a persuasive letter to the Prime Minister asking for school uniform to be compulsory?
Which of these points could be used in a persuasive letter to the Prime Minister asking for school uniform to be compulsory?
I believe school uniform must be compulsory because it is uncomfortable.
I believe school uniform must be compulsory because it is expensive to buy.
Q6.Which of these points could be used in a persuasive letter to the Prime Minister asking for school uniform to be compulsory? This time, the answers are written in note-form.
Which of these points could be used in a persuasive letter to the Prime Minister asking for school uniform to be compulsory? This time, the answers are written in note-form.
suppression of individuality and expression
difficult to enforce
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.True or false? A persuasive letter to the Prime Minister is informal.
True or false? A persuasive letter to the Prime Minister is informal.
Q2.Formal writing can be identified by its...
Formal writing can be identified by its...
relaxed, emotional and personal tone.
creative and imaginative tone.
Q3.True or false? The introduction is the closing paragraph of a non-fiction text that encourages the reader to read on.
True or false? The introduction is the closing paragraph of a non-fiction text that encourages the reader to read on.
Q4.The introduction of a formal letter should include which three of these?
The introduction of a formal letter should include which three of these?
a concluding sentence
Q5.Which of these would you share in your introductory sentence?
Which of these would you share in your introductory sentence?
your address
your favourite food
Q6.Put these sentences in the order in which they would be written in an introduction.
Put these sentences in the order in which they would be written in an introduction.
