Planning part two of the main body of a persuasive letter
I can plan the second main body paragraph of a persuasive letter, inspired by a text.
Planning part two of the main body of a persuasive letter
I can plan the second main body paragraph of a persuasive letter, inspired by a text.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- The purpose of the main body paragraph is to specifically detail key persuasive arguments.
- Information in the main body should be specific not vague.
- Using a range of sentence types enhances text cohesion.
- Points that are backed up by evidence, statistics or anecdotes are effective for persuading the recipient of a letter.
Common misconception
Pupils may be unsure of how to use different types of complex sentences.
Learning cycle one models different complex sentence types that can be used in the main body of pupils' letters.
Keywords
Main clause - a group of words that contains a verb and makes complete sense
Subordinate clause - a group of words that contains a verb and does not make complete sense
Adverbial complex sentence - a sentence formed of a main clause and an adverbial subordinate clause
Relative complex sentence - a sentence formed of a main clause and a relative subordinate clause
Non-finite complex sentence - a sentence formed of a main clause and a non-finite subordinate clause
Licence
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
when the writer subtly threatens the reader
when the writer attempts to flatter the reader
when the writer guesses or assumes the reader’s opinion
facts or statistics used to back up a point
it would be a shame if...
a thoughtful, effective leader like you
I have no doubt you will agree that
NHS data states that
Exit quiz
6 Questions
a group of words containing a verb that makes sense on its own
a group of words containing a verb that doesn't make sense on its own
a sentence formed of an adverbial subordinate clause and a main clause
a sentence formed of a relative subordinate clause and a main clause
a sentence formed of a non-finite subordinate clause and a main clause