Identifying linguistic features and persuasive techniques
I can identify linguistic features and persuasive techniques in a formal persuasive letter.
Identifying linguistic features and persuasive techniques
I can identify linguistic features and persuasive techniques in a formal persuasive letter.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- The purpose of a persuasive letter is to persuade or convince the reader to change their mind or behaviour.
- Persuasive letters are formal in tone.
- Linguistic features are language features that help the text achieve its purpose.
- Persuasive techniques are structures or devices used in writing to try to change someone’s mind or behaviour.
Common misconception
Pupils may mix up linguistic features with persuasive techniques.
Linguistic features and persuasive techniques are addressed in isolation through the two distinct learning cycles. Build in more time for checking pupils' understanding if their knowledge is still not secure at the end of each.
Keywords
Purpose - the aim of the text
Persuasive letter - a formal letter written to try and convince or persuade the reader
Linguistic feature - language features that help the text achieve its purpose
Persuasive technique - a structure or device used in writing to try to change someone’s mind or behaviour
Licence
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
the aim of the text
the action or process of trying to change someone’s mind or behaviour
the person who receives a letter
language features that help the text achieve its purpose
a structure or device used in writing to try to change someone’s mind
Exit quiz
6 Questions
the aim of the text
a formal letter written to try and convince or persuade the reader
language features that help the text achieve its purpose
a structure or device used in writing to try to change someone’s mind
a sentence which states the paragraph’s main aim
a sentence starter followed by a comma
a question posed to the reader which they answer in their head
a subordinate clause that starts with a relative pronoun like 'who'
a subordinate clause that states hypothetical situations
assuming the reader’s opinion based on their character or position
when the writer flatters the reader
the use of facts or statistics to support an argument
when the writer threatens the reader in a subtle way