Writing the conclusion of a persuasive letter to Sherlock Holmes
I can write the conclusion of a persuasive letter, using a range of cohesive devices.
Writing the conclusion of a persuasive letter to Sherlock Holmes
I can write the conclusion of a persuasive letter, using a range of cohesive devices.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Writing is most successful when structure, content and vocabulary are planned.
- The conclusion should use a range of persuasive techniques to drive home the point of the letter.
- Within the paragraph, ideas are connected using cohesive devices.
- A formal letter finishes with a sign-off from the writer.
Common misconception
Pupils may use a semi-colon in an incorrect position.
What is either side of the semi-colon must be capable of being a complete sentence; the two parts must be closely-related to each other in meaning and content.
Keywords
Persuasive technique - a structure or device used in writing to try to change someone’s mind or behaviour
Cohesive devices - language structures that develop text cohesion
Semi-colon - a punctuation mark used to connect two complete sentences
Gratitude - thankfulness to someone for something they have done
Licence
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