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Which subject	English
What age group	Year or Grade 4
What topic	Informative, persuasive and imaginative – language for interaction
Quantity	1
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Lesson Introduction: A Journey Through Words

Objective

In today's lesson, we will explore three exciting ways to use language: informative, persuasive, and imaginative. We will learn how to interact with different types of writing to communicate our thoughts effectively.

Engage the Students: The Language Adventure Box

Materials Needed

• A small box or basket (this will be the “Language Adventure Box”)
• A variety of items that can spark interest (e.g., a toy, a photo, a leaf, a piece of chocolate, a funny hat)
• Whiteboard and markers for writing ideas

The Introduction Activity

1. The Mystery Box: Start the lesson by showing the students the Language Adventure Box. Tell them that inside this box, there are various items that tell different stories and hold different meanings.

2. Choose an Item: Ask for a volunteer to come up and select one item from the box without revealing it to the class.

3. Guessing Game: After the student selects an item, ask the class to guess what it might be. Engage students by encouraging them to think about how they would inform, persuade, or use their imagination about the item.

   • Informative: “What facts can you tell us about this item?”
   • Persuasive: “Why should we think this item is important?”
   • Imaginative: “What story can you create around this item?”

4. Class Interaction: As students share their ideas, write down key phrases or words on the whiteboard that highlight the different language styles. Make sure to explain each style briefly:

   • Informative Language: This type of language provides facts and explains things clearly.
   • Persuasive Language: This language tries to convince others to feel, think, or act a certain way.
   • Imaginative Language: Here, we create new worlds and stories using our creativity.

Conclusion of Introduction

To wrap up the activity, explain that today they will be using the concepts they discussed regarding the item to create their own examples of informative, persuasive, and imaginative writing. By the end of the lesson, they will have a better understanding of how language can interact with our thoughts and ideas.

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Remember, this is just the starting point of our adventure! Let's dive into the world of words and explore how they can shape our communication. Are you ready?