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Writing part two of the main body of a persuasive letter, inspired by a text
I can use a plan to write the second part of the main body of a persuasive letter, inspired by a text.
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- Year 5
Writing part two of the main body of a persuasive letter, inspired by a text
I can use a plan to write the second part of the main body of a persuasive letter, inspired by a text.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- The main body paragraphs should be factual, specific and detailed.
- Flattery, presumption and veiled threat are appropriate persuasive devices to use in the main body.
- Points backed up by evidence, statistics, quotes or anecdotes are effective in persuading the recipient.
- Plans and success criteria should be referred to during the writing process.
Keywords
Formal tone - the effect created by choosing serious, factual language
Evidence - facts or statistics used to back up a point
Persuasive technique - a structure or device used in writing to try to change someone’s mind or behaviour
Common misconception
Pupils may not back up their points or arguments using evidence.
Learning cycle one reiterates the importance of writing credibility and how using evidence can enhance the credibility of the argument.
Allow pupils to share their sentences aloud before writing. Saying and hearing sentences aloud improves sentence accuracy during the writing process.
Teacher tip
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Persuasion is the action or process of trying to change someone’s ...
Persuasion is the action or process of trying to change someone’s ...
name.
address.
Q2.True or false? Persuasive letters are most often written using an informal tone.
True or false? Persuasive letters are most often written using an informal tone.
Q3.Which of these is the correct definition of a 'veiled threat'?
Which of these is the correct definition of a 'veiled threat'?
a threat that is promised to be carried out
a threat that is so unlikely it is clear that it will never happen
Q4.Match these linguistic features to their definitions.
Match these linguistic features to their definitions.
Q5.Match these persuasive techniques to their definitions.
Match these persuasive techniques to their definitions.
Q6.Which of these is an example of flattery?
Which of these is an example of flattery?
surely you will agree that ...
it would be disastrous if this advice were not followed ...
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the keywords to their definitions.
Match the keywords to their definitions.
Q2.Put the sections of our persuasive letter in the correct order.
Put the sections of our persuasive letter in the correct order.
Q3.Select the definition of a personal anecdote.
Select the definition of a personal anecdote.
key findings in research
the analysis of data and trends over time
Q4.A clause is a group of words that contains ...
A clause is a group of words that contains ...
a noun.
an adjective.
an adverb.
Q5.Match these sentence types to their definitions.
Match these sentence types to their definitions.
Q6.Select the co-ordinating conjunctions.
Select the co-ordinating conjunctions.
because
if
