Year 5 - English
Planning and writing the conclusion of a persuasive letter, inspired by a text
'Front Desk': persuasive letter writing
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils take inspiration from a scene in the text 'Front Desk' to write a persuasive letter to elected councillors. They build up persuasive writing skills, including flattery, presumption, evidence and veiled threat. Pupils apply a variety of conventions of formal letter writing.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to plan and write the conclusion of a persuasive letter, inspired by a text.
Key Notes
- The conclusion is the final paragraph of a persuasive letter.
- Information in the conclusion should be general.
- Writers can use a range of cohesive devices to enhance text flow and keep the reader engaged.
- 'Yours faithfully' is an appropriate sign-off for a formal letter if the recipient is not known to the writer.
- Effective planning leads to successful writing outcomes.
Vocabulary To Learn
- purpose: the aim of the text
- summarise: to sum up the main body of a text
- conclusion: the final paragraph of a non-fiction text
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils may want to add additional, new and specific information into the conclusion.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
The conclusion is the final paragraph of a persuasive letter. Information in the conclusion should be general.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'purpose'
the aim of the text.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Pupils may want to add additional, new and specific information into the conclusion. Correction: Information in the conclusion must be kept general and it must summarise the rest of the letter.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Editing the main body of a persuasive letter, inspired by a text Study Guide
- Identifying linguistic features and persuasive techniques Study Guide
- Planning part one of the main body of a persuasive letter Study Guide
- Planning part two of the main body of a persuasive letter Study Guide
- Planning the introduction of a persuasive letter, using inspiration from a text Study Guide
- Reading aloud a persuasive letter, inspired by a text Study Guide
- Understanding the context of 'Front Desk' Study Guide
- Understanding the purpose, layout and features of a persuasive letter Study Guide
- Writing part one of the main body of a persuasive letter, inspired by a text Study Guide
- Writing part two of the main body of a persuasive letter, inspired by a text Study Guide
- Writing the introduction of a persuasive letter, using inspiration from a text Study Guide
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