English

Sir David Attenborough

Year One
English | Year 6 | Literacy | Sir David Attenborough | Persuasive Writing | Planning a Zoo Leaflet | Lesson 1 of 6
Planning a Zoo Leaflet
 Aim
• I can respond appropriately to a letter.

Success Criteria
• I can suggest a response to a letter.
• I can plan ideas for a leaflet.
• I can write a short introduction to a leaflet.
Dear Children…
David Attenborough,
David Attenborough Productions Ltd,
5 Park Road,
Richmond,
Surrey,
TW10 6NS.

Dear Children,

My name is Sir David Attenborough. I am an enthusiastic naturalist and

television broadcaster from the UK. I am writing to you, and many other
schools in the Australia, for some help.
As you may be aware, I have spent many years studying and broadcasting
information about the natural world, in particular the creatures that inhabit it.
It is my sincere hope that this has attempted to bring more knowledge and
respect between the human race and the wonderful creatures we share this
fine planet with. My concern is that, due to the heightened use of the Internet
and gaming, many children today are not accessing the same information that
will help us to preserve our habitats into the future. It is of the upmost
importance that children today have a deep understanding of the positive
impact that humankind can have on the partially deteriorated habitats of
some creatures.

I would like to propose that you might help me to open a successful zoo,
which would hopefully attract children from all over the country. I want to
open the eyes of the ‘tablet computer’ generation to the precious natural
 Leaflets
Our funders are requiring that I put together a sales pitch for the Children’s Zoo. This is the
information I have gathered so far. Can you help me write it?

Important information, Food, drink and toilet facilities

for example:
• how to get there Front cover
• map
• address Short introduction
• telephone number
• website/email address Features of
• entry costs Attraction Leaflets
Photographs

Things to do:
• Why should visitors come Slogan
to the attraction?
• What is unique about this Comments from Persuasive language
attraction? previous visitors
• Special events
 Leaflets
Talk to your partner about what could make this zoo very different.
Then share your ideas here.

Play football with baby

Feed zebras
elephants

Features of
Attraction Leaflets

Shake hands with

chimpanzees
 Introduction
Set up your Leaflet Template Activity Sheet with paperclips and paper.
Listen to this short leaflet introduction…

Creepy Crags
…scares around every corner!
Are you ready for the time of your lives? Have you ever been
tempted into the wilderness? If so, then Creepy Crags is for
you!
Set in acres of the stunning Southern Highlands of NSW,
Creepy Crags offers a range of forbidding trails, rides and
climbing adventures. Experience breathtaking views, face your
greatest fears and enjoy a unique family adventure.
 Introduction
Welcome

Welcome to Creepy Crags… Rhetorical

question
Slogan
…scares around every corner!
(optional) Are you ready for the time of your lives? Have you ever been
tempted into the wilderness? If so, then Creepy Crags is for
you!
Set in acres of the stunning Southern Highlands of NSW,
Creepy Crags offers a range of forbidding trails, rides and
climbing adventures. Experience breathtaking views, face your
greatest fears and enjoy a unique family adventure.

Persuasive language underlined here

 Introduction
Short Introduction
• Welcome your reader.
• Ask your reader some rhetorical
questions.
• What is Sir David Attenborough famous
for?
• Why does Sir David Attenborough want
to set up the zoo?
• What is unique about this zoo?
• Where can people find it?
• Read on to…

Use persuasive writing to sell your visitor attraction. Here are some examples:
certainly, surely, in fact, as you can see, without a doubt, undoubtedly, we are sure that, it
is certain, of course, furthermore, in addition, for these reasons…
 Introduction
Use your Introduction Activity Sheet to help you write your leaflet
introductions.
 Aim
• I can respond appropriately to a letter.

Success Criteria
• I can suggest a response to a letter.
• I can plan ideas for a leaflet.
• I can write a short introduction to a leaflet.