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

Starter quiz

When writing a point, which word is used to start justifying your opinion with reasoning?
- because ✓
- but
- also
Fill in the blank: 'A point is a main idea or opinion that is justified with __________ reason.'
- no
- one ✓
- two
Which part of the PEPS structure is the following sentence taken from? 'I believe school uniform should be compulsory because it teaches children discipline and how to take pride in their appearance.'
- point ✓
- explanation
- proof
- summary
True or false? The proof part of the PEPS structure is an opportunity to reinforce the key messages of the argument with facts.
- True ✓
- False
Which of these points would be good to use in an argument for school uniform to be compulsory?
- Uniform can be uncomfortable.
- Uniform doesn't allow for children to express themselves through their clothing.
- Uniform prepares pupils for the working world. ✓
The summary part of the PEPS structure takes the main point and ...
- recaps it. ✓
- argues against it.
- repeats it word for word.

Put these sections of a persuasive letter in the correct order.
- 1
  
  ⇔
  
  introduction
- 2
  
  ⇔
  
  first argument
- 3
  
  ⇔
  
  second argument
- 4
  
  ⇔
  
  conclusion
Which part of the PEPS structure shares evidence to support the main point?
- explanation
- summary
- proof ✓
Which part of the PEPS structure is the following sentence taken from? 'My next point is that having a uniform will help families save money because they would only need to buy one set of clothes.'
- point ✓
- explanation
- proof
- summary
Where can a relative clause be added in a sentence?
- before a main clause
- embedded in the middle of the main clause ✓
- after a main clause ✓
Which of these is not a relative pronoun?
- who
- and ✓
- which
Which subordinating conjunction starts a conditional clause?
- if ✓
- as
- because

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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.
A conditional clause is a type of subordinate clause that expresses a degree of possibility that something might happen.
A relative clause is a type of subordinate clause that starts with a relative pronoun.

Pupils may become confused and try to use a conditional clause without a main clause.

Use the visuals of the superheroes to help emphasise that the conditional clause needs the main clause to make the sentence make sense.

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
Conditional clause - a type of subordinate clause that expresses a degree of possibility that something might happen
Relative clause - a type of subordinate clause that starts with a relative pronoun