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Year 5

Planning and writing the conclusion of a persuasive letter, inspired by a text

I can plan and write the conclusion of a persuasive letter, inspired by a text.

New
New
Year 5

Planning and writing the conclusion of a persuasive letter, inspired by a text

I can plan and write the conclusion of a persuasive letter, inspired by a text.

Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. The conclusion is the final paragraph of a persuasive letter.
  2. Information in the conclusion should be general.
  3. Writers can use a range of cohesive devices to enhance text flow and keep the reader engaged.
  4. 'Yours faithfully' is an appropriate sign-off for a formal letter if the recipient is not known to the writer.
  5. Effective planning leads to successful writing outcomes.

Common misconception

Pupils may want to add additional, new and specific information into the conclusion.

Information in the conclusion must be kept general and it must summarise the rest of the letter.

Keywords

  • Purpose - the aim of the text

  • Summarise - to sum up the main body of a text

  • Conclusion - the final paragraph of a non-fiction text

Pupils should have their letters in front of them to help them to select the key information to be added to their plans.
Teacher tip

Licence

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6 Questions

Q1.
The first paragraph of a persuasive letter is called the ...
conclusion
second section
first section
Correct answer: introduction
Q2.
Match each term to its definition.
Correct Answer:linguistic features,types of words and language that a writer chooses carefully

types of words and language that a writer chooses carefully

Correct Answer:persuasive technique,a writing structure used to convince the reader to change their mind

a writing structure used to convince the reader to change their mind

Correct Answer:fronted adverbial,a sentence starter followed by a comma

a sentence starter followed by a comma

Q3.
Match each type of fronted adverbial to its definition.
Correct Answer:formal fronted adverbial,a sentence starter followed by a comma that's formal in tone

a sentence starter followed by a comma that's formal in tone

Correct Answer:fronted adverbial of cause,a sentence starter that joins a cause to its effect

a sentence starter that joins a cause to its effect

Correct Answer:viewpoint fronted adverbial,a sentence starter that gives the writer’s point of view

a sentence starter that gives the writer’s point of view

Q4.
Match each term to the correct definition.
Correct Answer:cause,makes an event or action happen

makes an event or action happen

Correct Answer:effect,happens because of another event or action

happens because of another event or action

Correct Answer:event,a happening, occurrence or thing that takes place

a happening, occurrence or thing that takes place

Q5.
'As a result,' and 'Consequently,' are examples of which type of fronted adverbial?
formal fronted adverbials
Correct answer: fronted adverbials of cause
viewpoint fronted adverbials
Q6.
'This playground will offer a huge range of physical and mental health benefits.' Which tense is this sentence written in?
simple past tense
simple present tense
Correct answer: simple future tense

6 Questions

Q1.
The conclusion is ...
the first paragraph that encourages the reader to read on.
paragraphs of specific information related to an aspect of the subject.
Correct answer: the final paragraph that summarises the key information of the text.
Q2.
Match the keywords to their definitions:
Correct Answer:purpose,the aim of the text

the aim of the text

Correct Answer:conclusion,the final paragraph of a non-fiction text

the final paragraph of a non-fiction text

Correct Answer:summarise,to sum up the main body of a text

to sum up the main body of a text

Q3.
Match the parts of a persuasive letter to their purposes.
Correct Answer:introduction,the first paragraph that encourages the reader to read on

the first paragraph that encourages the reader to read on

Correct Answer:main body paragraphs,gives specific information related to an aspect of the topic

gives specific information related to an aspect of the topic

Correct Answer:conclusion,the last paragraph that summarises the key information

the last paragraph that summarises the key information

Q4.
A plan should include which of these?
Correct answer: notes
paragraphs
Correct answer: subject-specific vocabulary
Correct answer: bullet points
lots of full sentences
Q5.
Which of these is not an example of a cohesive device?
fronted adverbial
Correct answer: sign-off
relative complex sentence
Q6.
Order the parts of a conclusion paragraph.
1 - introductory sentence
2 - general information
3 - concluding sentence