Writing the second paragraph of a persuasive letter to Sherlock Holmes
I can write the second persuasive paragraph of a persuasive letter, giving reasons and evidence and using a range of persuasive techniques.
Writing the second paragraph of a persuasive letter to Sherlock Holmes
I can write the second persuasive paragraph of a persuasive letter, giving reasons and evidence and using a range of persuasive techniques.
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Writing is most successful when it is planned.
- The paragraph should give a reason, followed by evidence to support that reason.
- We should include a range of persuasive techniques in the paragraph.
- Within the paragraph, ideas are connected using cohesive devices.
- Parenthesis can be added to clarify a noun using commas or to emphasise a point using dashes.
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
Parenthesis - additional information that is added to a sentence; if it is removed, the sentence still makes sense
Reason - an explanation or justification
Evidence - information or facts that show something is true
Common misconception
Pupils may struggle to add parenthesis to a sentence in the correct position.
Parenthesis often follows a noun to add extra information; it can be removed and the sentence will still make sense.
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