Year 5 - English
Writing 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 write the introduction of a persuasive letter about school uniform.
Key Notes
- A formal letter should be written using a formal tone.
- A formal letter has specific layout features.
- An introduction contains three sentences: one introductory, one setting-up the argument & one sharing the purpose.
Vocabulary To Learn
- layout: refers to the way the information is organised on the page
- formal: refers to 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
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils may think that they can place the sender's and recipient's address wherever they like.
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. A formal letter has specific layout features.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'layout'
refers to the way the information is organised on the page.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Pupils may think that they can place the sender's and recipient's address wherever they like. Correction: Teach pupils that there are strict rules to follow in terms of the layout of a formal letter. Provide pupils with a range of examples of formal letters for them to explore in groups.
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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
- Writing the first argument of a persuasive letter about school uniform Study Guide
- Writing the second argument of a persuasive letter about school uniform Study Guide
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