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.
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.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- The conclusion is the final paragraph of a persuasive letter.
- Information in the conclusion should be general.
- Writers can use a range of cohesive devices to enhance text flow and keep the reader engaged.
- 'Yours faithfully' is an appropriate sign-off for a formal letter if the recipient is not known to the writer.
- Effective planning leads to successful writing outcomes.
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
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.
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
types of words and language that a writer chooses carefully
a writing structure used to convince the reader to change their mind
a sentence starter followed by a comma
a sentence starter followed by a comma that's formal in tone
a sentence starter that joins a cause to its effect
a sentence starter that gives the writer’s point of view
makes an event or action happen
happens because of another event or action
a happening, occurrence or thing that takes place
Exit quiz
6 Questions
the aim of the text
the final paragraph of a non-fiction text
to sum up the main body of a text
the first paragraph that encourages the reader to read on
gives specific information related to an aspect of the topic
the last paragraph that summarises the key information