Writing the second paragraph of a persuasive letter to Sherlock Holmes
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can write the second persuasive paragraph of a persuasive letter, giving reasons and evidence and using a range of persuasive techniques.
Key learning points
- Writing is most successful when it is planned.
- The paragraph should give a reason, followed by evidence to support that reason.
- We should include a range of persuasive techniques in the paragraph.
- Within the paragraph, ideas are connected using cohesive devices.
- Parenthesis can be added to clarify a noun using commas or to emphasise a point using dashes.
Keywords
Persuasive technique - a structure or device used in writing to try to change someone’s mind or behaviour
Cohesive devices - language structures that develop text cohesion
Parenthesis - additional information that is added to a sentence; if it is removed, the sentence still makes sense
Reason - an explanation or justification
Evidence - information or facts that show something is true
Common misconception
Pupils may struggle to add parenthesis to a sentence in the correct position.
Parenthesis often follows a noun to add extra information; it can be removed and the sentence will still make sense.
Teacher tip
Encourage lots of oral rehearsal before writing and give children access to the Cohesive Devices Bank while writing. A slide is left lined for you to complete shared writing with the class; refer to the video for ideas for how to do this.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of the following will we not include in a persuasive paragraph of our letter to Sherlock Holmes?
Q2.Which of the following are persuasive techniques?
Q3.Which sentences include a persuasive technique?
Q4.After which word should the colon be placed in this sentence? 'The community is feeling very unsafe many people fear the Hound must be real.'
Q5.Which sentence has a colon for explanation in the correct position?
Q6.Which persuasive technique is used here? 'I look forward to hearing your solution to this problem very soon.'
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which cohesive device has been used here? 'Because they have very little experience of these matters, the local police have been completely unable to help.'
Q2.Which cohesive device has been used here? 'The local police, who have very little experience, have been of little help.'
Q3.Which cohesive devices could be used to connect these two ideas? 'The police have tried their best. They lack the skills to be of any real use.'
Q4.Which example joins these ideas correctly? 'The police have been hopeless in this case. They have been completely hopeless.'
Q5.Which example uses a colon to explain correctly?
Q6.Which two persuasive techniques are used here? 'I am certain you will do a better job: your unmatched investigative skills cannot possibly fail.'
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To help you plan your 6 English lesson on: Writing the second paragraph of a persuasive letter to Sherlock Holmes, 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.
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The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
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