Writing the first argument of a persuasive letter about school uniform | English

Starter quiz

What is the name of the structure we follow when writing a written argument?
- PAPS
- PIPS
- PEPS ✓
- PUPS
Which of these comes first in the PEPS structure?
- explanation
- proof
- point ✓
What does the 'S' stand for in the PEPS structure?
- sentence
- summary ✓
- solution
Which of these could be proof in your argument?
- real facts and statistics ✓
- personal anecdotes ✓
- made-up facts
True or false? If you’re using the internet to research, ask an adult to help ensure you are safe.
- True ✓
- False
When writing in our plan, we should use ...
- notes. ✓
- full sentences.
- dashes and brackets. ✓

Fill in the blank. A persuasive letter will contain two __________, both supporting the purpose of the letter, which is to make school uniform compulsory.
- sentences
- arguments ✓
- words
Order these sections of a persuasive letter.
- 1
  
  ⇔
  
  introduction
- 2
  
  ⇔
  
  first argument
- 3
  
  ⇔
  
  second argument
- 4
  
  ⇔
  
  conclusion
In the PEPS structure, what comes before the 'explanation'?
- proof
- summary
- point ✓
In the PEPS structure, what comes after 'proof'?
- summary ✓
- explanation
- point
Which of these are types of fronted adverbial?
- fronted adverbials of cause ✓
- formal fronted adverbials ✓
- fronted adverbials of point
An ‘and’ formal fronted adverbial builds on a point from the previous sentence. Which of these is an 'and' fronted adverbial?
- However,
- Furthermore, ✓
- In contrast to this,

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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.
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.

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.

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