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Writing the first argument of a persuasive letter about school uniform

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

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Year 5

Writing the first argument of a persuasive letter about school uniform

I can write 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. Formal fronted adverbials are formal in tone and link one sentence to the previous sentence.
  4. A fronted adverbial of cause is a sentence starter that tells the reader the cause and effect of something.

Keywords

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

  • PEPS - the acronym for the structure used when making an argument and stands for: point, explanation, proof, summary

  • Formal fronted adverbial - a sentence starter followed by a comma that is formal in tone and often found in non-fiction texts

  • Fronted adverbial of cause - a sentence starter that tells the reader the cause and effect of something

Common misconception

Pupils may use fronted adverbials inaccurately by getting the 'and' and 'but' adverbials mixed up.

Teach pupils to say their sentences out loud so they can hear if the fronted adverbial they've chosen to use sounds right.

You may wish to recap some of the specific linguistic techniques suggested to use in this lesson e.g. rhetorical questions, flattery, presumption.
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Lesson video

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6 Questions

Q1.
What is the name of the structure we follow when writing a written argument?
PAPS
PIPS
Correct answer: PEPS
PUPS
Q2.
Which of these comes first in the PEPS structure?
explanation
proof
Correct answer: point
Q3.
What does the 'S' stand for in the PEPS structure?
sentence
Correct answer: summary
solution
Q4.
Which of these could be proof in your argument?
Correct answer: real facts and statistics
Correct answer: personal anecdotes
made-up facts
Q5.
True or false? If you’re using the internet to research, ask an adult to help ensure you are safe.
Correct Answer: true, True
Q6.
When writing in our plan, we should use ...
Correct answer: notes.
full sentences.
Correct answer: dashes and brackets.

6 Questions

Q1.
Fill in the blank. A persuasive letter will contain two __________, both supporting the purpose of the letter, which is to make school uniform compulsory.
sentences
Correct answer: arguments
words
Q2.
Order these sections of a persuasive letter.
1 - introduction
2 - first argument
3 - second argument
4 - conclusion
Q3.
In the PEPS structure, what comes before the 'explanation'?
proof
summary
Correct answer: point
Q4.
In the PEPS structure, what comes after 'proof'?
Correct answer: summary
explanation
point
Q5.
Which of these are types of fronted adverbial?
Correct answer: fronted adverbials of cause
Correct answer: formal fronted adverbials
fronted adverbials of point
Q6.
An ‘and’ formal fronted adverbial builds on a point from the previous sentence. Which of these is an 'and' fronted adverbial?
However,
Correct answer: Furthermore,
In contrast to this,