a structure or device used in writing to try to change someone’s mind or behaviour

language structures that develop text cohesion

additional information that is added to a sentence; if it is removed, the sentence still makes sense

information or facts that show something is true

Writing the second paragraph of a persuasive letter to Sherlock Holmes

English

In this unit, pupils learn to use persuasive devices for letter writing with increasing nuance.

In 'Persuasive Letter Writing: School Uniform', pupils learnt to use persuasive devices in letter writing to persuade the reader of the writer's position. In this unit, pupils will learn to use persuasive devices for letter writing with increasing nuance.

'Sherlock Holmes': descriptive and letter writing

Which cohesive device has been used here? 'Because they have very little experience of these matters, the local police have been completely unable to help.'

Which cohesive device has been used here? 'The local police, who have very little experience, have been of little help.'

the fronted adverbial 'however' following a semi-colon

the fronted adverbial 'due to this' following a semi-colon

Which cohesive devices could be used to connect these two ideas? 'The police have tried their best. They lack the skills to be of any real use.'

The police have been hopeless in this case and completely hopeless.

The police have been hopeless - completely hopeless - in this case.

The police, who have been completely hopeless, have been hopeless in this case.

Which example joins these ideas correctly? 'The police have been hopeless in this case. They have been completely hopeless.'

I do not blame them: they have little experience. 

I do not blame them they have: little experience.

I do not: blame them they have little experience.

Which example uses a colon to explain correctly? 

Which two persuasive techniques are used here? 'I am certain you will do a better job: your unmatched investigative skills cannot possibly fail.'

a reason why we think Holmes should investigate

Which of the following will we **not** include in a persuasive paragraph of our letter to Sherlock Holmes?

Which of the following are persuasive techniques?

The local police have not been of any help.

Surely you would not want this situation to continue, would you?

If you do not help, the situation will continue to get worse.

It would be really nice if you could help.

Which sentences include a persuasive technique? 

After which word should the colon be placed in this sentence? 'The community is feeling very unsafe many people fear the Hound must be real.'

I desperately need your help if the Hound is real, I am in: serious danger.

I desperately need your help: if the Hound is real, I am in serious danger.

I desperately need your help if: the Hound is real, I am in serious danger.

I desperately need your: help if the Hound is real, I am in serious danger.

Which sentence has a colon for explanation in the correct position?

Which persuasive technique is used here? 'I look forward to hearing your solution to this problem very soon.'

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