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England · Year 5 · Ages 9–10 · English

Persuasive Writing

Select language, structure and evidence to present a clear viewpoint and influence a reader.

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What to learn

Learning goal

I can make a convincing point and support it with reasons and evidence.

Key words

persuadeviewpointevidencerhetorical questionconclusion
Quick practice

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  1. Audience: Who is the audience for a letter asking the headteacher for a school garden?
  2. Position: Write one clear sentence stating your viewpoint.
  3. Reason: Give one reason supporting the school garden.
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Audience

Who is the audience for a letter asking the headteacher for a school garden?

Persuasive device

Write a rhetorical question for the argument.

Position

Write one clear sentence stating your viewpoint.

Parent / teacher check

What a secure answer looks like

  • 1. The headteacher
  • 2. Any clear position.
  • 3. Any relevant reason.
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