Planning the introduction of a persuasive letter about school uniform
I can plan the introduction of a persuasive letter about school uniform.
Planning the introduction of a persuasive letter about school uniform
I can plan the introduction of a persuasive letter about school uniform.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- A formal letter should be written using a formal tone.
- Formal writing can be identified by its serious, unemotional and impersonal tone.
- An introduction contains one introductory sentence.
- It also contains a sentence to set-up the argument & a sentence sharing the purpose of the letter.
Keywords
Formal - a style of writing which is serious, impersonal and factual in tone
Introduction - the opening paragraph of a non-fiction text that encourages the reader to read on
Purpose - the aim of the text
Common misconception
Pupils may think that an introduction involves explaining their points in detail.
Teach pupils that an introduction only needs to be three sentences long and it provides a general overview of the letter, rather than specific facts and details.
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