Writing the first argument of a persuasive letter about school uniform
I can write the first argument of a persuasive letter about school uniform.
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
- A written argument tries to convince the reader of something using strong reasoning to support.
- The PEPS structure stands for: point, explanation, proof, summary.
- Formal fronted adverbials are formal in tone and link one sentence to the previous sentence.
- 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.
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