Writing part two of the main body of a persuasive letter, inspired by a text
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use a plan to write the second part of the main body of a persuasive letter, inspired by a text.
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.
Teacher tip
Allow pupils to share their sentences aloud before writing. Saying and hearing sentences aloud improves sentence accuracy during the writing process.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Persuasion is the action or process of trying to change someone’s ...
Q2.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'?
Q4.Match these linguistic features to their definitions.
a sentence that states the paragraph’s main aim
a sentence starter followed by a comma
a question posed to the reader which they answer in their head
a subordinate clause that starts with a relative pronoun like 'who'
a subordinate clause that states a hypothetical consequence
Q5.Match these 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
Q6.Which of these is an example of flattery?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the keywords to their definitions.
the effect created by choosing serious, factual language
facts or statistics used to back up a point
a structure or device used in writing to try to change someone’s mind
Q2.Put the sections of our persuasive letter in the correct order.
Q3.Select the definition of a personal anecdote.
Q4.A clause is a group of words that contains ...
Q5.Match these sentence types to their definitions.
a sentence formed of one main clause
a sentence with two main clauses joined by a co-ordinating conjunction
a sentence formed of a main clause and any type of subordinate clause
Q6.Select the co-ordinating conjunctions.
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The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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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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