Year 5 - English
Planning the introduction of a persuasive letter about school uniform
School uniform: persuasive letter writing
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils write a formal persuasive letter to the Prime Minister. They learn about persuasive writing devices, including flattery, presumption, evidence and veiled threat. Pupils learn and apply a variety of conventions of formal letter writing.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to plan the introduction of a persuasive letter about school uniform.
Key Notes
- A formal letter should be written using a formal tone.
- Formal writing can be identified by its serious, unemotional and impersonal tone.
- An introduction contains one introductory sentence.
- It also contains a sentence to set-up the argument & a sentence sharing the purpose of the letter.
Vocabulary To Learn
- formal: a style of writing which is serious, impersonal and factual in tone
- introduction: the opening paragraph of a non-fiction text that encourages the reader to read on
- purpose: the aim of the text
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils may think that an introduction involves explaining their points in detail.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
A formal letter should be written using a formal tone. Formal writing can be identified by its serious, unemotional and impersonal tone.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'formal'
a style of writing which is serious, impersonal and factual in tone.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Pupils may think that an introduction involves explaining their points in detail. Correction: Teach pupils that an introduction only needs to be three sentences long and it provides a general overview of the letter, rather than specific facts and details.
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