Writing the introduction of a persuasive letter about school uniform
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can write the introduction of a persuasive letter about school uniform.
Key learning points
- A formal letter should be written using a formal tone.
- A formal letter has specific layout features.
- An introduction contains three sentences: one introductory, one setting-up the argument & one sharing the purpose.
Keywords
Layout - refers to the way the information is organised on the page
Formal - refers to a style of writing which is serious, impersonal and factual in tone
Introduction - the opening paragraph of a non-fiction text that encourages the reader to read on
Common misconception
Pupils may think that they can place the sender's and recipient's address wherever they like.
Teach pupils that there are strict rules to follow in terms of the layout of a formal letter. Provide pupils with a range of examples of formal letters for them to explore in groups.
Teacher tip
You may wish to play a game where pupils write imaginary letters to a fictional character to practise using the correct layout structure.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match these words to their definition.
communication adhering to established standards of etiquette
relaxed, casual communication or behaviour
the way the information is organised on the page
Q2.Fill in the missing word. __________ writing can be identified by its serious, unemotional and impersonal tone.
Q3.True or false? Formal tone is the effect created by choosing serious, factual language.
Q4.What is found at the top of a formal letter?
Q5.Before writing the recipient's name, which word is used in a formal letter?
Q6.Which of these sentences establishes the identity of the writer and states what their position is in the context of the letter?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.True or false? The layout of a text refers to the way the information is organised on the page.
Q2.Fill in the blank. The introduction is the __________ paragraph of a non-fiction text which encourages the reader to read on.
Q3.Fill in the blank. The __________ is the person who wrote the letter.
Q4.Fill in the blank. The __________ is the person receiving the letter.
Q5.Where would you write the sender's address on a formal letter?
Q6.Which side is the sender's address aligned to?
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