New
New
Year 5

Planning part one of the main body of a persuasive letter

I can plan the first main body paragraph of a persuasive letter, inspired by a text.

New
New
Year 5

Planning part one of the main body of a persuasive letter

I can plan the first main body paragraph of a persuasive letter, inspired by a text.

Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. An introductory sentence indicates what the paragraph will be about.
  2. The purpose of the main body paragraph is to specifically detail key persuasive arguments.
  3. Points backed up by evidence, statistics, quotes or anecdotes are more effective.
  4. Writing clearly and cohesively is a vital element of persuasion.

Common misconception

Pupils may mix up physical and mental health benefits, leading to an unclear argument in the main body paragraph.

The first learning cycle task involves pupils categorising key arguments across the two main body paragraphs.

Keywords

  • Main body - paragraphs which include key persuasive arguments

  • Specific information - clear, exact and particular information

  • Physical health - the healthy functioning of the body

  • Mental health - the healthy functioning of the mind

Encourage pupils to do their own research to find evidence to support the importance of physical activity. This might be online or in the school or local library.
Teacher tip

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6 Questions

Q1.
Put the sections of our persuasive letter in the correct order.
1 - introduction
2 - main body - physical health benefits
3 - main body - mental health benefits
4 - conclusion
Q2.
Select the correct definition of 'general information'.
detailed, factual information
Correct answer: basic, necessary information
information that includes subject-specific vocabulary
Q3.
Select the correct definition of 'specific information'.
Correct answer: detailed, factual information
basic, necessary information
information that includes subject-specific vocabulary
Q4.
Match the sections of a persuasive letter to their functions.
Correct Answer:introduction,states the letter's purpose

states the letter's purpose

Correct Answer:main body,explores key persuasive points in detail, backed up by evidence

explores key persuasive points in detail, backed up by evidence

Correct Answer:conclusion,summarises the key information of the letter and outlines next steps

summarises the key information of the letter and outlines next steps

Q5.
The tone of a persuasive letter should be ...
Correct answer: formal.
informal.
humorous.
Q6.
Which of the following are examples of persuasive techniques?
formal vocabulary
Correct answer: flattery
Correct answer: veiled threats
Correct answer: evidence and research
Correct answer: presumption

6 Questions

Q1.
Match these keywords to their definitions.
Correct Answer:main body,paragraphs which include key persuasive arguments

paragraphs which include key persuasive arguments

Correct Answer:specific information,clear, exact and particular information

clear, exact and particular information

Correct Answer:physical health,the healthy functioning of the body

the healthy functioning of the body

Correct Answer:mental health,the healthy functioning of the mind

the healthy functioning of the mind

Q2.
Select the purpose of the main body paragraphs.
to state the letter’s purpose and main arguments, or points
to summarise the key information of the letter and outline next steps
Correct answer: to explore key persuasive points in detail, backed up by evidence
Q3.
Specific information is __________ and __________.
basic, necessary
Correct answer: factual, detailed
interesting, complex
Q4.
Put these key parts of a main body paragraph in the correct order.
1 - introductory sentence
2 - specific information
3 - linking sentence
Q5.
Match these key parts of a main body paragraph to their functions.
Correct Answer:introductory sentence,states the main argument of the paragraph

states the main argument of the paragraph

Correct Answer:specific information,adds further explanation and evidence to support the point

adds further explanation and evidence to support the point

Correct Answer:linking sentence,links to the next paragraph

links to the next paragraph

Q6.
Select the key features of a plan.
Correct answer: bullet points for notes
full sentences with capital letters and full stops
Correct answer: subject-specific vocabulary
unnecessary information