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Planning the introduction of a persuasive letter, using inspiration from a text

I can plan the introduction of a persuasive letter, using inspiration from the text ‘Front Desk’.

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Year 5

Planning the introduction of a persuasive letter, using inspiration from a text

I can plan the introduction of a persuasive letter, using inspiration from the text ‘Front Desk’.

Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. The introduction must clearly communicate why the author is writing to the recipient.
  2. This persuasive letter is formal in tone.
  3. An introductory sentence indicates what the paragraph will be about.
  4. Information in the introduction should be kept general.

Common misconception

Pupils may try to include information in the introduction that is too specific.

'General information' is explicitly referred to throughout both learning cycles.

Keywords

  • Introduction - the first paragraph of a persuasive letter

  • Introductory sentence - states the purpose of the letter

  • General information - the most basic, necessary information

  • Linking sentence - links on to the next paragraph

Allow pupils to share and magpie each other's ideas during the planning process.
Teacher tip

Licence

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6 Questions

Q1.
The purpose of a persuasive letter is to ...
tell a story
inform the reader about a person's life
record thoughts and feelings
Correct answer: convince the recipient to change their mind or behaviour
Q2.
Select the example of a conditional clause:
Furthermore,
Correct answer: if this issue were to continue unresolved
How can we overcome this issue?
which have a range of physical and mental health benefits
Q3.
Select the example of a relative clause:
Furthermore,
if this issue were to continue unresolved
How can we overcome this issue?
Correct answer: which have a range of physical and mental health benefits
Q4.
Match the persuasive techniques to their definitions:
Correct Answer:presumption,assuming the reader’s opinion based on their character or position

assuming the reader’s opinion based on their character or position

Correct Answer:flattery,when the writer flatters the reader

when the writer flatters the reader

Correct Answer:evidence and proof,the use of facts or statistics to support an argument

the use of facts or statistics to support an argument

Correct Answer:veiled threat,when the writer threatens the reader in a subtle way

when the writer threatens the reader in a subtle way

Q5.
Which of these is an example of flattery?
I am certain that you will share my views that
Correct answer: an innovative leader like you
current research proves that
Q6.
Which of these is an example of presumption?
Correct answer: I am certain that you will share my views that
an innovative leader like you
current research proves that

6 Questions

Q1.
Match the keywords to their definitions:
Correct Answer:introduction,the first paragraph of a persuasive letter

the first paragraph of a persuasive letter

Correct Answer:introductory sentence,states the purpose of the paragraph

states the purpose of the paragraph

Correct Answer:general information,the most basic, necessary information

the most basic, necessary information

Correct Answer:linking sentence,links on to the next paragraph

links on to the next paragraph

Q2.
Identify the linguistic features in the list:
Correct answer: fronted adverbials
Correct answer: rhetorical questions
flattery
Correct answer: relative clauses
presumption
Q3.
Identify the persuasive techniques in the list:
Correct answer: veiled threat
rhetorical questions
Correct answer: flattery
relative clauses
Correct answer: presumption
Q4.
Order the sections of our persuasive letter:
1 - introduction
2 - main points paragraphs
3 - conclusion
Q5.
Information in the introduction should be ...
Correct answer: general
specific
vague
Q6.
Order the parts of the introduction:
1 - introductory sentence
2 - general information
3 - linking sentence