Persuasive Voices · Spring Term

Writing a Persuasive Letter

Crafting a letter to convince an audience to adopt a particular viewpoint or take action.

Key Questions

  1. Design a persuasive letter that clearly states a position and provides supporting reasons.
  2. Justify the inclusion of specific evidence to strengthen an argument in a formal letter.
  3. Predict how different word choices in a letter might influence the recipient's response.

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Primary - CommunicatingNCCA: Primary - Exploring and Using
Class/Year: 2nd Class
Subject: The Power of Words: Literacy and Expression
Unit: Persuasive Voices
Period: Spring Term

Suggested Methodologies

RAFT Writing

Creative writing from a specific Role, Audience, Format, Topic

25–45 min

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Peer Teaching

Students prepare and deliver mini-lessons to classmates

30–55 min

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Decision Matrix

Evaluate options systematically against criteria

25–45 min

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