| Full lesson | Create for a teacher a set of content for giving a lesson, beginning with the lesson plan. Each new block of materials must begin with an H1 heading (other subheaders must be H2, H3, etc). When you describe required pictures, write those descriptions in curly brackets, for example: {A picture of a triangle} |
| Which subject | English |
| What topic | Argument essay |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 4 |
| Class size | 20 |
| What curriculum | |
| Include full script | |
| Check previous homework | |
| Ask some students to presents their homework | |
| Add a physical break | |
| Add group activities | |
| Include homework | |
| Show correct answers | |
| Prepare slide templates | |
| Number of slides | 5 |
| Create fill-in cards for students | |
| Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments |
Argument Essay
Year/Grade 4
English
| Step Number | Step Title | Length (minutes) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Argument Essays | 5 | Begin with a brief discussion on what an argument essay is. Explain the purpose of writing one and introduce the key components: claim, evidence, counterargument. |
| 2 | Exploring Structure | 10 | Provide students with printed samples of argument essays. Discuss the introduction, body, and conclusion. Highlight how claims are supported with evidence. |
| 3 | Group Activity | 5 | In groups of 4, have students identify the claim and supporting evidence in the provided samples. Monitor and assist as needed. |
| 4 | Writing Prompt Introduction | 5 | Present a writing prompt related to a relevant topic. Explain expectations for their argument essay. Provide guidelines on structure. |
| 5 | Drafting the Essay | 5 | Students begin drafting their argument essays in their notebooks, focusing on formulating their claim and supporting it with evidence. |
| 6 | Conclusion and Homework Assignment | 5 | Conclude with a summary of what was learned in the lesson. Assign homework: complete the draft of their argument essay for next class. Remind them of the rubric for feedback before submission. |
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The lesson aligns with the national curriculum standards for English Language Arts, focusing on writing arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts.