Pupil outcome: I can identify linguistic features and persuasive techniques in a formal persuasive letter. Key learning points: - The purpose of a persuasive letter is to persuade or convince the reader to change their mind or behaviour....

Pupil outcome: I can plan and write the conclusion of a persuasive letter, inspired by a text. Key learning points: - The conclusion is the final paragraph of a persuasive letter. - Information in the conclusion should be general. -...

Pupil outcome: I can use a plan to write the second part of the main body of a persuasive letter, inspired by a text. Key learning points: - The main body paragraphs should be factual, specific and detailed. - Flattery, presumption and...

Pupil outcome: I can plan the introduction of a persuasive letter, using inspiration from the text ‘Front Desk’. Key learning points: - The introduction must clearly communicate why the author is writing to the recipient. - This...

Pupil outcome: I can reflect on, review and score a debate. Key learning points: - Self-reflection is an important tool to use for improving. - The winning team in a debate can be decided by an audience vote, or a judge, or a panel of...

Pupil outcome: I can explore characterisation in historical fiction. Key learning points: - Following their mother’s death, Sophia and her family are split up. - Sophia’s father has decided against regaining his kingdom, he has asked...

Pupil outcome: I can identify the layout and linguistic features of a persuasive letter. Key learning points: - The purpose of a persuasive letter is to try to convince someone to do something or to change their mind or behaviour. -...

Pupil outcome: I can write the second paragraph of a persuasive letter. Key learning points: - Persuasive letters have distinctive linguistic features in order to achieve their purpose. - An adverbial complex sentence is a main clause...

Pupil outcome: I can use a plan to write the introduction of a persuasive letter, using inspiration from a text. Key learning points: - An introductory sentence indicates what the paragraph will be about. - Flattery and presumption are...

Pupil outcome: I can identify the structure and persuasive techniques in a letter written to Sherlock Holmes. Key learning points: - We can imagine Sherlock Holmes receiving lots of letters from potential clients asking him to help. - We...

Pupil outcome: I can use persuasive language to effectively debate the perceptions of Caliban. Key learning points: - While we may not know Shakespeare’s intentions, we can make an educated guess through looking at the language used. -...

This Video Explains Persuasive Negotiation Tactics - Central Route

Words have power. And some have a lot more power than others. Indeed, some have so little that they diminish the impact of the words around them. Knowing what words do and do not have power is important, if you want to use your language...

In Part 2 of this series, four more common persuasive language devices are explained: using evidence, repetition, adjectives & adverbs and alliteration. Part 1 • Persuasive Langua... (emotive language, modal verbs, involving the reader...

In Part 1 of this series, four common persuasive language devices are explained: emotive language, modal verbs, involving the reader and asking rhetorical questions. Part 2 • Persuasive Langua... (using evidence, repetition, adjectives &...