Writing part one of the main body of a persuasive letter, inspired by a text
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use a plan to write the first part of the main body of a persuasive letter, inspired by a text.
Key learning points
- The purpose of the main body is to clearly state the writer’s most persuasive points.
- Using a plan and success criteria can help inform the writing process.
- Presumption and veiled threat are appropriate persuasive techniques to use in the main body.
- Points backed up by evidence, statistics, quotes or anecdotes are effective in making the writer sound credible.
Keywords
Credibility - the fact that someone can be believed or trusted
Evidence - facts or statistics used to back up a point
Veiled threat - when the writer subtly threatens the reader
Presumption - when the writer guesses or assumes the reader’s opinion based on their character or position
Common misconception
Pupils may use veiled threat as a persuasive technique, but they may use it clumsily or inappropriately.
The scaffolding and modelling of what appropriate veiled threat looks and sounds like is explicit in the lesson.
Teacher tip
Encourage pupils to say each sentence aloud before they write it to ensure that all their sentences make sense.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.__________ health is when we focus on the the healthy functioning of the body's organs, blood, oxygen levels and parts we can see.
Q2.__________ health is when we focus on the healthy functioning of the mind and its impact on the rest of the body.
Q3.Select the correct spelling of the word below.
Q4.Put the sections of our persuasive letter in the correct order.
Q5.True or false? Information in the main body should be specific.
Q6.Match these key parts of a main body paragraph to their functions.
states the main argument of the paragraph
adds further explanation and evidence to support the point
links to the next paragraph
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.__________ involves using facts or statistics to back up a point.
Q2.__________ is when the writer subtly threatens the reader.
Q3.__________ is when the writer guesses or assumes the reader’s opinion based on their character or position.
Q4.Why is it important that our writing is credible?
Q5.Select the features of formal writing.
Q6.Select the two synonyms for 'voters'.
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