Planning the introduction of a persuasive letter about school uniform | Starter Quiz | Oak National Academy

Generate means to...

• keep very still

• break something into pieces

• produce or create something

Answer explanation

Before writing a persuasive letter, generate points to use in your argument.

True or false? A point is an idea or reason to support your opinion.

Answer explanation

A point will start your argument.

How long should a point be?

• one sentence

• two sentences

• three sentences

Answer explanation

A point starts your argument. After, you will explain your point.

Which word will usually appear in a point?

• and

• because

• but

Answer explanation

Here's an example: I think homework should be increased because it would help a child practise their learning more.

Which of these points could be used in a persuasive letter to the Prime Minister asking for school uniform to be compulsory?

• I believe school uniform must be compulsory because it is uncomfortable.

• I believe school uniform must be compulsory because it is expensive to buy.

• I believe school uniform must be compulsory because it is recognisable on trips.

Answer explanation

Being recognisable on school trips is a real positive as it will help to keep pupils safe.

Which of these points could be used in a persuasive letter to the Prime Minister asking for school uniform to be compulsory? This time, the answers are written in note-form.

• prepares pupils for working world

• suppression of individuality and expression

• difficult to enforce

Answer explanation

Preparing pupils for the working world, where they may have to wear a uniform, is a positive and persuasive point.