Starter quiz
- Match the keywords to the examples.
- presumption⇔I can already see your mind racing! ✓
- rhetorical question⇔Who else but you could solve this? ✓
- flattery⇔Your brilliant mind will solve this in moments! ✓
- veiled threat⇔It would be a pity if our suffering had to continue. ✓
- Which adjectives could complete the following expanded noun phrase? 'With your __________ brain-power, I'm sure you will solve this puzzle in minutes.'
- remarkable ✓
- ground-breaking
- superior ✓
- extraordinary ✓
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- Which of the below is an example of a veiled threat?
- I am so glad that you are considering the matter.
- Who else could possibly resolve this question?
- I am sure your meticulous methods would succeed where the police have failed.
- I am afraid that if you do not help, the situation will deteriorate further. ✓
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- Which of the below is an example of a rhetorical question?
- I am so glad that you are considering the matter.
- Who else could possibly resolve this question? ✓
- I am afraid that if you do not help the situation will deteriorate further.
- Will you commit to helping us with this case?
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- When we use flattery, how are we aiming for the reader to feel?
- excited
- fearful
- valued ✓
- guilty
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- Which of the following is not an example of presumption?
- I can't wait to hear from you.
- I am certain you will be able to provide us with the solution.
- I would very much like to hear from you. ✓
- I can already sense your excitement about this puzzle.
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Exit quiz
- Which of the following features are included in an introduction to a persuasive letter?
- introductory sentence saying why you are writing ✓
- summary of what has happened ✓
- persuasive techniques ✓
- detailed reasons and evidence for why the reader should help
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- What makes the following a good introductory sentence? 'I am aware that your time is precious; however, I require your urgent assistance with a serious matter.'
- It says why you are writing. ✓
- It includes a piece of flattery. ✓
- It includes a summary of the events that have occurred.
- It includes a semi-colon to improve text cohesion. ✓
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- Which of the following features are cohesive devices that improve text cohesion?
- semi-colon ✓
- complex sentence ✓
- compound sentence ✓
- full stop
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- Which cohesive device is shown in the following sentence? 'There were no signs of injury on the body, but large dog prints were found all around it.'
- complex sentence
- compound sentence ✓
- fronted adverbial
- semi-colon
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- Which cohesive devices are seen in the following sentence? 'Many people are blaming the Hound of the Baskervilles; however, I am not convinced.'
- relative complex sentence
- adverbial complex sentence
- formal fronted adverbial ✓
- semi-colon ✓
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- Why is flattery an effective persuasive technique?
- It makes the reader feel valued and respected. ✓
- It makes the reader feel guilty for not helping.
- It makes the reader feel scared of the writer.
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Lesson Details
Key learning points
- The introduction to a persuasive letter will primarily focus on summarising the purpose of the letter.
- The introductory sentence will explain the purpose for the letter.
- A short summary of the matter will follow, using a range of cohesive devices.
- Flattery is used as a persuasive technique in the final sentence to suggest to the reader that we need their help.
Common misconception
Pupils may struggle to connect ideas with cohesive devices.
Model the idea that there are often many appropriate ways to link the same ideas; refer to the Cohesive Devices Bank for more ideas and give pupils access to it during writing.
Keywords
Summary - an overview of a text’s main points and ideas; it tells readers the most important parts
Persuasive technique - a structure or device used in writing to try to change someone’s mind or behaviour
Text cohesion - the way that a text flows to maintain the interest of the reader and achieve its text purpose
Cohesive devices - language structures that develop text cohesion
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