Year 5 - English
Writing part two of the main body 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 use a plan to write the second part of the main body of a persuasive letter, inspired by a text.
Key Notes
- The main body paragraphs should be factual, specific and detailed.
- Flattery, presumption and veiled threat are appropriate persuasive devices to use in the main body.
- Points backed up by evidence, statistics, quotes or anecdotes are effective in persuading the recipient.
- Plans and success criteria should be referred to during the writing process.
Vocabulary To Learn
- formal tone: the effect created by choosing serious, factual language
- evidence: facts or statistics used to back up a point
- persuasive technique: a structure or device used in writing to try to change someone's mind or behaviour
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils may not back up their points or arguments using evidence.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
The main body paragraphs should be factual, specific and detailed. Flattery, presumption and veiled threat are appropriate persuasive devices to use in the main body.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'formal tone'
the effect created by choosing serious, factual language.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Pupils may not back up their points or arguments using evidence. Correction: Learning cycle one reiterates the importance of writing credibility and how using evidence can enhance the credibility of the argument.
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
- 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 the introduction of a persuasive letter, using inspiration from a text Study Guide
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