English
Next week, we are going to be writing persuasive letters. So today, we are going to practise some of the skills that we will need to include in our writing:
- Complex sentences
- Using brackets for parenthesis
- Using adverbials for persuasion
- Using adverbs to explain degrees of possibility
Imagine that you are going to write a persuasive letter to the residents of Burnley. You are going to attempt to persuade them to follow the guidelines in order to slow the spread of Covid 19 in the town.
Examples
When shopping for essential items in the local shops and supermarkets, please make sure that you wear a mask.
Can you see the DEPENDENT (subordinate) and INDEPENDENT (main) clauses in this sentence?
Please ensure, even if they are family members, that you do not allow other people to enter your house unless they live there.
Can you see the DEPENDENT (subordinate) and INDEPENDENT (main) clauses in this sentence?
Please follow the guidelines because the infection rate is very high in Burnley.
Can you see the DEPENDENT (subordinate) and INDEPENDENT (main) clauses in this sentence?
What is parenthesis?
Parenthesis is a word, phrase, or clause inserted into a sentence to add extra, subordinate or clarifying information. When a parenthesis is removed, the sentence still makes sense on its own.
Brackets ( ) are also known as parentheses and usually used to provide additional information.
Examples
It has been scientifically proven that wearing a mask (disposable ones are fine) can slow down the spread of Covid 19.
If you experience symptoms of Covid 19 (a persistent cough, a loss of sense of taste and/or smell and breathing difficulties) immediately apply for a test online.
Year 6 Objective
Use devices to build cohesion between paragraphs in persuasive, discursive and explanatory texts e.g. adverbials such as: on the other hand, the opposing view, similarly, in contrast, although, additionally, another possibility, alternatively, as a consequence.
Examples
As a consequence of people not following the guidelines in Burnley, the town has been placed in strict Tier 3 rules.
Undoubtedly, the wearing of masks can slow the spread of the virus.
Here are some other adverbials that could be used to be persuasive.
As a result……………
In addition……………
This causes…………
Consequently………
It goes without saying…
Of course…………
I would like to tell you about…
decidedly......
undoubtedly .......
above all .....
specifically ......
more importantly ......
I have heard a rumour that...
This needs to be dealt with....
I can do without this...
No-one but a complete idiot will believe that...
Local people feel that...
If these plans go ahead...
How could you (we) possibly…
What would happen if…
indeed .......
Examples
Surely, you would want to meet together again with your family and friends. Therefore, you should follow the strict Tier 3 guidelines that are in place.
It is likely that we will move to the less strict Tier 2 restrictions if people follow the rules.