Year 5 - English
Planning part one of the main body of a persuasive letter
'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 the first main body paragraph of a persuasive letter, inspired by a text.
Key Notes
- An introductory sentence indicates what the paragraph will be about.
- The purpose of the main body paragraph is to specifically detail key persuasive arguments.
- Points backed up by evidence, statistics, quotes or anecdotes are more effective.
- Writing clearly and cohesively is a vital element of persuasion.
Vocabulary To Learn
- main body: paragraphs which include key persuasive arguments
- specific information: clear, exact and particular information
- physical health: the healthy functioning of the body
- mental health: the healthy functioning of the mind
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils may mix up physical and mental health benefits, leading to an unclear argument in the main body paragraph.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
An introductory sentence indicates what the paragraph will be about. The purpose of the main body paragraph is to specifically detail key persuasive arguments.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'main body'
paragraphs which include key persuasive arguments.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Pupils may mix up physical and mental health benefits, leading to an unclear argument in the main body paragraph. Correction: The first learning cycle task involves pupils categorising key arguments across the two main body paragraphs.
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 and writing the conclusion of a persuasive letter, inspired by a text 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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