Planning part two of the main body of a persuasive letter
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can plan the second main body paragraph of a persuasive letter, inspired by a text.
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.
Teacher tip
Encourage pupils to vary the position of the main and various subordinate clauses in their complex sentences to improve text cohesion.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the persuasive techniques to their definitions:
when the writer subtly threatens the reader
when the writer attempts to flatter the reader
when the writer guesses or assumes the reader’s opinion
facts or statistics used to back up a point
Q2.Match the persuasive techniques to their examples:
it would be a shame if...
a thoughtful, effective leader like you
I have no doubt you will agree that
NHS data states that
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:
a group of words containing a verb that makes sense on its own
a group of words containing a verb that doesn't make sense on its own
a sentence formed of an adverbial subordinate clause and a main clause
a sentence formed of a relative subordinate clause and a main clause
a sentence formed of a non-finite subordinate clause and a main clause
Q2.Select the key persuasive techniques found in persuasive letters.
Q3.A __________ sentence is formed of one main clause.
Q4.A __________ sentence is formed of two main clauses joined by a co-ordinating conjunction.
Q5.A __________ sentence is formed of a main clause and any type of subordinate clause.
Q6.A __________ complex sentence can include a subordinate clause that starts with a verb in the progressive tense.
To help you plan your 5 English lesson on: Planning part two of the main body of a persuasive letter, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your 5 English lesson on: Planning part two of the main body of a persuasive letter, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
We use learning cycles to break down learning into key concepts or ideas linked to the learning outcome. Each learning cycle features explanations with checks for understanding and practice tasks with feedback. All of this is found in our slide decks, ready for you to download and edit. The practice tasks are also available as printable worksheets and some lessons have additional materials with extra material you might need for teaching the lesson.
The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
Our video is a tool for planning, showing how other teachers might teach the lesson, offering helpful tips, modelled explanations and inspiration for your own delivery in the classroom. Plus, you can set it as homework or revision for pupils and keep their learning on track by sharing an online pupil version of this lesson.
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