Year 5 - English
Planning the introduction of a persuasive letter, using inspiration from 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 the introduction of a persuasive letter, using inspiration from the text 'Front Desk'.
Key Notes
- The introduction must clearly communicate why the author is writing to the recipient.
- This persuasive letter is formal in tone.
- An introductory sentence indicates what the paragraph will be about.
- Information in the introduction should be kept general.
Vocabulary To Learn
- introduction: the first paragraph of a persuasive letter
- introductory sentence: states the purpose of the letter
- general information: the most basic, necessary information
- linking sentence: links on to the next paragraph
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils may try to include information in the introduction that is too specific.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
The introduction must clearly communicate why the author is writing to the recipient. This persuasive letter is formal in tone.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'introduction'
the first paragraph of a persuasive letter.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Pupils may try to include information in the introduction that is too specific. Correction: 'General information' is explicitly referred to throughout both learning cycles.
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 one of the main body of a persuasive letter Study Guide
- Planning part two of the main body of a persuasive letter 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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