verbs that indicate likelihood, ability, permission or obligation

convince (someone) to do something through reasoning or argument

having to do something, because you are forced to or feel it is necessary

an act or course of action to which a person is morally or legally bound; a duty or commitment

Using modality in persuasive letter writing

English

In this unit, pupils complete a deep dive into letter writing. They first explore what the letter form is used for, before thinking about the use of modality, personification, active voice and passive voice. They then evaluate some persuasive letters before writing their own.

Non-fiction: letter writing

'Verbs that indicate likelihood, ability, permission or obligation' are the definition of {{ }} verbs.

Match the modal verb with the level of modality.

Arguably, words with high modality convey a sense of __________ in your writing.

'Having to do something, because you are forced to or feel it is necessary' is the definition of which of the following?

Arguably, words with {{ }} modality are the most effective for persuasive writing.

'An act or course of action to which a person is morally or legally bound; a duty or commitment' is the definition of which word beginning with 'o'?

'A written, typed or printed communication, sent in an envelope by post or messenger' is the definition of which word beginning with 'l'?

'Done in accordance with convention or etiquette; suitable for something official' is the definition of which word beginning with 'f'?

In a formal letter, if you know the recipient's name is Ian Smith then which of the following salutations could you use?

In a formal letter, if you have used the name of the recipient as the salutation then you should which of the following as a sign off?

'Convince (someone) to do something through reasoning or argument' is the definition of which word beginning with 'p'?

In a formal letter, which of the following goes in the top right-hand corner of the letter?

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Using modality in persuasive letter writing

Lesson outcome

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.