Our next Big Write will be written in the form of a persuasive - PDF document

Persuasive Letter Slides.notebook June 04, 2020 LO - To construct my own notes to Steps To Steps: - I can research what skills an applicant may need to apply for a specific job inform my persuasive writing - I can record key details using note form - I can record interesting information using subheadings and bullet points Our next Big Write will be written in the form of a persuasive letter, here we will try and persuade Captain Jack Sparrow to hire us as a pirate on board his ship! Conduct your own research into different pirates looking at books, documentaries, the web and films to help you understand what makes a good pirate and gain inspiration for your Big Write. 1

Persuasive Letter Slides.notebook June 04, 2020 LO - To construct my own notes to Steps To Steps: - I can research what skills an applicant may need to apply for a specific job inform my persuasive writing - I can record key details using note form - I can record interesting information using subheadings and bullet points Spend the next day or two researching what skills and personal attributes a good pirate would need. If you would like to challenge yourself, research what specific pirate role you may like to apply for on board Jack Sparrow's ship. 2

Persuasive Letter Slides.notebook June 04, 2020 LO - To construct my own notes to Steps To Steps: - I can research what skills an applicant may need to apply for a specific job inform my persuasive writing - I can record key details using note form - I can record interesting information using subheadings and bullet points Roles on Board a Pirate Ship Determine which job role would suit you best. Identify what personal attributes and skills would lend themselves to each particular role. Captain: The captain is the main person in charge. They own the ship and have a crew below them. They lead their crew into battle and make strategic decisions. They are voted for by the crew. First Mate: The first mate takes over the ship if the captain can‛t lead. They are not always found on pirate ships. If there was no first mate, then the quartermaster would take over. Quartermaster: The quartermaster is in charge of all the supplies and water on the ship and a close deputy for the captain. They have the authority to punish people. Navigator/Sailing Master: The navigator, also known as a sailing master, is a very knowledgeable sailor who is able to read maps directing and navigating the ship. A sailing master is well educated and often made to go on pirate ships but paid well. Boatswain/Bosun: A bosun, also called the boatswain, is just below the quartermaster and captain and often in charge of anchoring and supplies. Master Gunner/Gunner: The master gunner is in charge of a team of gunners operating the cannons. It takes around five crew members to operate a cannon, including aiming, firing, resetting, swabbing and loading. Cook: The cook is not usually properly trained, just a normal pirate who prepares and cooks the food. Surgeon/Doctor: Not usually a real or even a trained surgeon, the ship‛s medic is good with tools. If no surgeon is available, they often use the ship‛s carpenter. Musician: The musician keeps the crew entertained by singing and playing sea shanties and tunes for dancing. They are often stolen from a non-pirate ship. Cooper: The cooper is skilled with tools and in barrel making. Powder Monkey: The powder monkey assists the gunners. It is a very dangerous job, often done by teenage boys who could then work up to being a gunner. 3

Persuasive Letter Slides.notebook June 04, 2020 LO - To construct my own notes to Steps To Steps: - I can research what skills an applicant may need to apply for a specific job inform my persuasive writing - I can record key details using note form - I can record interesting information using subheadings and bullet points Draw yourself as a pirate and label the skills and attributes that you have. To challenge yourself, use a thesaurus to uplevel your vocabulary choices. strong sea legs r e cunning ruthless s i l i e n t c o u r a g e o u s r e d a e l t a undefeated e r g cold hearted despicable show no mercy keen eye resourceful can navigate the , d o e o v g s i a s e s r e p v m l o i ocean with ease y t n s a l l h k i s s a e a t s b d m o l o c 4

Persuasive Letter Slides.notebook June 04, 2020 LO - To construct my own notes to Steps To Steps: - I can research what skills an applicant may need to apply for a specific job inform my persuasive writing - I can record key details using note form - I can record interesting information using subheadings and bullet points Task: Imagine that you are a real ruthless pirate applying to work alongside the infamous Captain Jack Sparrow. Choose your most persuasive reasons to put forward to show that you would be a great pirate recruit. Remember to explain your reasons using examples and past experiences. Notes Paragraph 1 Introduction: - Intrigued by your advert in The London Times. - State purpose for writing to Jack Sparrow: I would relish the opportunity to be considered as a crew member for your expedition across the Seven Seas. - Flattery: You are by far the most intrepid and awe-inspiring explorer. Paragraph 2 Personal Qualities: - Point and evidence 1: determined, I will ensure that we succeed in our quest for glory and new discovery. - Point and evidence 2: - Point and evidence 3: Paragraph 3 Skills and Experience: - Point and evidence 1: A master at navigating through the Seven Seas. - Point and evidence 2: - Point and evidence 3: Remember to use the personal pronouns I, my, mine and me , as you will be addressing the Captain personally in your letter! 5

Persuasive Letter Slides.notebook June 04, 2020 Steps To Success: LO - To construct sentences using - I can explain how apostrophes can be used for contractions apostrophes correctly - I can explain how apostrophes can be used to show possession - I can explain the difference between singular and plural possession TTYP - Explain when it is appropriate to use an apostrophe and what rules you should follow when using apostrophes. Prove or Disprove: Using apostrophes can be tricky. ? ? ? ? ? 6

Persuasive Letter Slides.notebook June 04, 2020 Steps To Success: LO - To construct sentences using - I can explain how apostrophes can be used for contractions apostrophes correctly - I can explain how apostrophes can be used to show possession - I can explain the difference between singular and plural possession Apostrophes are punctuation marks. In English we use them in two ways, to show contraction (or omission) and to show possession. Contraction Possession I'll make sure that the crew Under my carefull supervision, obey your every command and my crew and I were able to secure victory for us both. steal Black Beard's treasure. 7

Persuasive Letter Slides.notebook June 04, 2020 Steps To Success: LO - To construct sentences using - I can explain how apostrophes can be used for contractions apostrophes correctly - I can explain how apostrophes can be used to show possession - I can explain the difference between singular and plural possession Apostrophes to Show Contractions If we put two words together and miss out some letters, we need to add an apostrophe where the missing letters used to be. For example: ‘do not‛ would change to don‛t , the contracted form. TTYP - Determine what other words can be converted into a contracted form. ? ? ? ? ? 8

Persuasive Letter Slides.notebook June 04, 2020 Steps To Success: LO - To construct sentences using - I can explain how apostrophes can be used for contractions apostrophes correctly - I can explain how apostrophes can be used to show possession - I can explain the difference between singular and plural possession Apostrophes to Show Contractions Task: Rewrite the sentences below using the contracted form. Extension: Write your own sentences using contractions. You do not have to worry, you will never find a better pirate than me. I can not remember the last voyage I took that was not a success. We will locate the treasure, then we can retire to the Bahamas. I will not let you down. 9

Persuasive Letter Slides.notebook June 04, 2020 Steps To Success: LO - To construct sentences using - I can explain how apostrophes can be used for contractions apostrophes correctly - I can explain how apostrophes can be used to show possession - I can explain the difference between singular and plural possession Apostrophes to Show Possession in the Singular Form ('s) Apostrophes can also be used to tell us that something belongs to someone. For example, if you were talking about a eye patch belonging to a pirate you would say the pirate's eye patch. There is only one pirate, so this is called singular possession. Generally, when working with singular possession we follow the rule apostrophe s ='s 10