Year 6 Begin Their Persuasive Writing Journey!

This week, Year 6 have embarked on an exciting new writing adventure: letters of persuasion! Our mission is to learn how to write confidently and convincingly—just like real campaigners, activists, and opinion leaders.

To kick things off, we explored a WAGOLL (What A Good One Looks Like). By reading it carefully, we pulled out all the key features that make persuasive letters so powerful. We spotted things like:

• Strong opening statements
• Clear arguments backed up with evidence
• Emotive language to make the reader care
• Rhetorical questions that make you stop and think
• Powerful conclusions that leave a lasting impression

Once we understood what makes a persuasive letter successful, we moved on to reading a range of other examples. This helped us build a toolkit of useful stock phrases, such as:

• “Surely you agree that…”
• “It is essential that…”
• “Have you ever considered…?”
• “Without immediate action…”

We also learned how important it is to use the right register—that means choosing words and tone that suit the audience. Whether we’re writing to a headteacher, a local councillor, or even a famous figure, we now know how to sound polite, confident, and persuasive.

Year 6 are already showing fantastic promise, and we can’t wait to see the brilliant letters they produce next. Watch this space for updates on our writing journey!