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Planning the introduction of a persuasive letter, using inspiration from a text
I can plan the introduction of a persuasive letter, using inspiration from the text ‘Front Desk’.
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- Year 5
Planning the introduction of a persuasive letter, using inspiration from a text
I can plan the introduction of a persuasive letter, using inspiration from the text ‘Front Desk’.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- The introduction must clearly communicate why the author is writing to the recipient.
- This persuasive letter is formal in tone.
- An introductory sentence indicates what the paragraph will be about.
- Information in the introduction should be kept general.
Keywords
Introduction - the first paragraph of a persuasive letter
Introductory sentence - states the purpose of the letter
General information - the most basic, necessary information
Linking sentence - links on to the next paragraph
Common misconception
Pupils may try to include information in the introduction that is too specific.
'General information' is explicitly referred to throughout both learning cycles.
Allow pupils to share and magpie each other's ideas during the planning process.
Teacher tip
Licence
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.The purpose of a persuasive letter is to ...
The purpose of a persuasive letter is to ...
tell a story
inform the reader about a person's life
record thoughts and feelings
Q2.Select the example of a conditional clause:
Select the example of a conditional clause:
Furthermore,
How can we overcome this issue?
which have a range of physical and mental health benefits
Q3.Select the example of a relative clause:
Select the example of a relative clause:
Furthermore,
if this issue were to continue unresolved
How can we overcome this issue?
Q4.Match the persuasive techniques to their definitions:
Match the persuasive techniques to their definitions:
Q5.Which of these is an example of flattery?
Which of these is an example of flattery?
I am certain that you will share my views that
current research proves that
Q6.Which of these is an example of presumption?
Which of these is an example of presumption?
an innovative leader like you
current research proves that
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the keywords to their definitions:
Match the keywords to their definitions:
Q2.Identify the linguistic features in the list:
Identify the linguistic features in the list:
flattery
presumption
Q3.Identify the persuasive techniques in the list:
Identify the persuasive techniques in the list:
rhetorical questions
relative clauses
Q4.Order the sections of our persuasive letter:
Order the sections of our persuasive letter:
Q5.Information in the introduction should be ...
Information in the introduction should be ...
specific
vague
Q6.Order the parts of the introduction:
Order the parts of the introduction:
