Monday 6th July
LC: to identify the conventions of persuasive writing
Who do you think is responsible for the murder of King Duncan?
Who is to blame for his death?
Tell your talk partner your opinion and give reasons for your view.
For your final English task this year, you are going to write a speech to be given to a jury in the trial for the murder of King Duncan. You must persuade the judge and jury that your client is innocent of this crime and explain who is guilty.
Lady Macbeth is guilty Macbeth is guilty
What does it mean to persuade someone?
Tell your partner about a time when you tried to persuade someone.
Let's look at what makes good persuasive writing.
Read the speech below from a Year 5 pupil who wants to persuade their classmates to elect them to the new School Council.
- What does the pupil do well?
- What improvements would you make?
Now, improve this speech by making it more appropriate and formal.
Begin ....
Ladies and gentlemen, I am here today to ....
RIC
On a windy afternoon, Louise was walking home from school when she noticed a wallet lying on the pavement. She picked it up and looked inside. There was some money, a few cards, and a photograph of an elderly man with a dog.
Louise knew the wallet must belong to someone nearby. She took it to a local shop and asked the shopkeeper if he recognised the man in the photograph. The shopkeeper smiled and said that the wallet belonged to Mr Jenkins, who lived just around the corner.
A short time later, Mr Jenkins arrived at the shop. He was relieved to see his wallet again and thanked Louise for her honesty. As she walked home, Louise felt happy because she had done the right thing.
R-What did Louise find on the pavement?
I-Why did Louise take the wallet to the local shop?
C- Find a word that shows Mr Jenkins was pleased to get his wallet back.
LC: To recognise how the author's choice of language affects the reader
Predict
What does the title of this ending imply will happen?
Create a keynote about everything you've learnt in PSHCE this half term!