Year 5 - English
Writing the first argument 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 write the first argument of a persuasive letter about school uniform.
Key Notes
- A written argument tries to convince the reader of something using strong reasoning to support.
- The PEPS structure stands for: point, explanation, proof, summary.
- Formal fronted adverbials are formal in tone and link one sentence to the previous sentence.
- A fronted adverbial of cause is a sentence starter that tells the reader the cause and effect of something.
Vocabulary To Learn
- argument: a written argument tries to convince the reader of something using strong reasoning to support
- PEPS: the acronym for the structure used when making an argument and stands for: point, explanation, proof, summary
- formal fronted adverbial: a sentence starter followed by a comma that is formal in tone and often found in non-fiction texts
- fronted adverbial of cause: a sentence starter that tells the reader the cause and effect of something
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils may use fronted adverbials inaccurately by getting the 'and' and 'but' adverbials mixed up.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
A written argument tries to convince the reader of something using strong reasoning to support. The PEPS structure stands for: point, explanation, proof, summary.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'argument'
a written argument tries to convince the reader of something using strong reasoning to support.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Pupils may use fronted adverbials inaccurately by getting the 'and' and 'but' adverbials mixed up. Correction: Teach pupils to say their sentences out loud so they can hear if the fronted adverbial they've chosen to use sounds right.
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- Planning the first argument of a persuasive letter about school uniform Study Guide
- Planning the introduction of a persuasive letter about school uniform Study Guide
- Planning the second argument of a persuasive letter about school uniform Study Guide
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