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Planning the first argument of a persuasive letter about school uniform

I can plan the first argument of a persuasive letter about school uniform.

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Planning the first argument of a persuasive letter about school uniform

I can plan the first argument of a persuasive letter about school uniform.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. A written argument tries to convince the reader of something using strong reasoning to support.
  2. The PEPS structure stands for: point, explanation, proof, summary.
  3. When we write a plan, we use notes.

Common misconception

Pupils may think that it is not important to following a structure when writing their argument.

Teach pupils that by following a structure, such as PEPS, their argument will be more professional and flow better.

Keywords

  • Argument - a written argument tries to convince the reader of something using strong reasoning to support

  • Point - a main idea or opinion that is justified with one reason

  • Explanation - giving reasons to help someone understand an opinion

  • Proof - the evidence used to support an opinion

  • Summary - will briefly recap the main point of an argument

You may wish to spend more time supporting pupils to fully understand the PEPS structure. Use the Year 5 unit 'Introduction to debate' to supplement this lesson.
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6 Questions

Q1.
What is the name of the person who writes a formal letter?
Correct answer: sender
recipient
author
Q2.
What is the name of the person who receives a formal letter?
sender
Correct answer: recipient
author
Q3.
Complete the sentence. The layout of a text refers to the way the information is ...
coloured on the page.
absent from the page.
Correct answer: organised on the page.
Q4.
What comes at the top of a formal letter?
Correct answer: the sender's address
the recipient's address
the date the letter was written
Q5.
What comes directly below the sender's address on a formal letter?
the recipient's address
Correct answer: the date the letter was written
a greeting to the recipient
Q6.
Which of these greetings is suitable for a formal letter?
dear Prime Minister
Correct answer: Dear Prime Minister,
Dear prime minister,

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6 Questions

Q1.
True or false? A written argument tries to convince the reader of something using strong reasoning to support.
Correct Answer: true, True
Q2.
Order these parts of the PEPS structure.
1 - point
2 - explanation
3 - proof
4 - summary
Q3.
Which of these is a benefit to following a structure when writing an argument?
Correct answer: ensures that key parts aren’t missed
Correct answer: helps our argument flow and be easier for the reader to follow
makes our argument aggressive and rude
Q4.
Fill in the blank. A point is a main idea or opinion that is justified with __________ reason.
Correct answer: one
two
no
Q5.
When writing our point, it is essential that we give one reason to justify our opinion using the word ...
and
but
Correct answer: because
Q6.
Which of these linguistic techniques might we find in the explanation section?
Correct answer: flattery
Correct answer: presumption
personification