Planning the second argument of a persuasive letter about school uniform | English

Starter quiz

True or false? A written argument should try to convince the reader of something using no evidence or reasoning.
- True
- False ✓
What does the 'E' stand for in the PEPS structure?
- evidence
- explanation ✓
- examine
What does the 'S' stand for in the PEPS structure?
- simple
- summative
- summary ✓
Fill in the blank. A formal fronted adverbial is a sentence starter followed by a __________ that is formal in tone and often found in non-fiction texts.
- comma ✓
- main clause
- full stop
Which of these is a fronted adverbial of cause?
- Therefore, ✓
- Also,
- Furthermore,
True or false? An effect happens because of another event or action.
- True ✓
- False

Order these parts of the PEPS structure.
- 1
  
  ⇔
  
  point
- 2
  
  ⇔
  
  expanation
- 3
  
  ⇔
  
  proof
- 4
  
  ⇔
  
  summary
How many times will you follow the PEPS structure in a persuasive letter?
- 0
- 1
- 2 ✓
- 3
- More than 3
True or false? Your second argument should repeat the point of the first argument.
- True
- False ✓
Which of these are most likely to be found in the explaantion part of the PEPS structrure?
- facts and statistics
- anecdotes
- linguistic devices such as flattery ✓
What is another word for 'proof'?
- recap
- evidence ✓
- argument
Which part of the PEPS structure takes a longer piece of text and condenses it down?
- point
- explanation
- proof
- summary ✓

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A written argument tries to convince the reader of something using strong reasoning to support.
The PEPS structure stands for: point, explanation, proof, summary.
When we write a plan, we use notes.

Pupils may think that their second point can be similar or a continuation of their first point.

Teach pupils that the two points used as arguments in their persuasive lettter should be different and appeal to the reader in different ways.

Argument - tries to convince the reader of something using strong reasoning to support
Point - a main idea or opinion that is justified with one reason
Explanation - giving reasons to help someone understand an opinion
Proof - the evidence used to support an opinion
Summary - will briefly recap the main point of an argument