Planning the introduction of a persuasive letter, using inspiration from a text
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can plan the introduction of a persuasive letter, using inspiration from the text ‘Front Desk’.
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.
Teacher tip
Allow pupils to share and magpie each other's ideas during the planning process.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.The purpose of a persuasive letter is to ...
Q2.Select the example of a conditional clause:
Q3.Select the example of a relative clause:
Q4.Match the persuasive techniques to their definitions:
assuming the reader’s opinion based on their character or position
when the writer flatters the reader
the use of facts or statistics to support an argument
when the writer threatens the reader in a subtle way
Q5.Which of these is an example of flattery?
Q6.Which of these is an example of presumption?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the keywords to their definitions:
the first paragraph of a persuasive letter
states the purpose of the paragraph
the most basic, necessary information
links on to the next paragraph
Q2.Identify the linguistic features in the list:
Q3.Identify the persuasive techniques in the list:
Q4.Order the sections of our persuasive letter:
Q5.Information in the introduction should be ...
Q6.Order the parts of the introduction:
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To help you plan your 5 English lesson on: Planning the introduction of a persuasive letter, using inspiration from a text, 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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