Year 6 - English
Peer editing a persuasive letter to Sherlock Holmes
'Sherlock Holmes': descriptive and letter writing
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Unit Summary
In this unit, pupils learn about conventions of detective fiction via one of the English canon's most famous series 'Sherlock Holmes'. They use knowledge of the central character to write a setting description and a persuasive letter from a member of the public in need of his services.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to edit your own and your peer's persuasive letter to Sherlock Holmes.
Key Notes
- Editing is a critical part of the writing process.
- Writing is most successful when editing is used to rethink, rephrase and reconsider first ideas.
- Editing can be done by oneself, with a peer or with a teacher.
- Editing is most successful when it is chunked by punctuation, sentence structure, vocabulary and cohesive devices.
- A growth mindset helps us benefit most from editing.
Vocabulary To Learn
- editing: the process of revising and refining a piece of writing, focusing on improving its punctuation, sentence structures and language
- punctuation: a set of standardised symbols and marks used in written language to structure sentences
- text cohesion: refers to how a text flows to maintain the interest of the reader and achieve text purpose
- vocabulary: the language choices made by the writer
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils may have difficulty in making edits to their work in a practical way - where to write extra words etc.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
Editing is a critical part of the writing process. Writing is most successful when editing is used to rethink, rephrase and reconsider first ideas.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'editing'
the process of revising and refining a piece of writing, focusing on improving its punctuation, sentence structures and language.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Pupils may have difficulty in making edits to their work in a practical way - where to write extra words etc. Correction: Writing double-spaced is a good way of allowing room for editing - or you may want to have pupils re-draft the report completely, depending on your school's approach.
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- Exploring conventions of detective fiction Study Guide
- Exploring vocabulary for a setting description in 'Sherlock Holmes' Study Guide
- Generating persuasive techniques for a letter to Sherlock Holmes Study Guide
- Identifying features of a persuasive letter written to Sherlock Holmes Study Guide
- Planning a setting description in 'Sherlock Holmes' Study Guide
- Understanding 'The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle' Study Guide
- Writing the conclusion of a persuasive letter to Sherlock Holmes Study Guide
- Writing the first half of a setting description in 'Sherlock Holmes' Study Guide
- Writing the first paragraph of a persuasive letter to Sherlock Holmes Study Guide
- Writing the introduction to a persuasive letter to Sherlock Holmes Study Guide
- Writing the second half of a setting description in 'Sherlock Holmes' Study Guide
- Writing the second paragraph of a persuasive letter to Sherlock Holmes Study Guide
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