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Creative Lesson Introduction for English - Year 11

Lesson Title: The Power of Persuasion

Objective:

By the end of this lesson, students will understand the key techniques of persuasive writing and will be able to identify and analyse these techniques in different texts.

Hook Activity: "Persuasion in the Everyday"

Materials Needed:

Introduction:

Start the lesson by inviting students to consider how often they are persuaded in their daily lives. Begin with a thought-provoking question:

“Think about the last time you bought something you didn’t plan to buy. What made you change your mind?”

Allow a few minutes for students to reflect on this question and share their thoughts.

Group Discussion:

  1. Advertisements: Distribute a mixture of adverts that showcase various persuasive techniques. Assign students to small groups and instruct them to:

    • Choose one advertisement.
    • Identify at least two persuasive techniques used (e.g., emotional appeal, ethos, pathos, logos).

  2. Sticky Note Activity: Give each student two sticky notes—one colour for positive comments about the ad’s effectiveness and another for constructive feedback. Have them stick their notes around the classroom board under the headings “Effective Techniques” and “Areas for Improvement”.

Presentation of Findings:

Once groups have had a chance to discuss and analyse, invite each group to present their findings. Encourage other students to add their own comments on the board using the sticky notes.

Transition into Lesson Content:

Conclude the hook activity by summarising the various techniques identified. Then link this back to the main lesson focus:

“Today, we will delve deeper into persuasive writing techniques, examining how great writers and speakers persuade audiences. Let’s explore the elements that make up effective arguments and how we can apply these techniques in our own writing!”

Expected Outcomes:

Students will not only engage with persuasive techniques through advertisements but also set the stage for deeper analysis in the lessons that follow, paving the way for their own persuasive writing assignments.

By starting with a relatable and dynamic activity, students are likely to be more engaged and invested in the upcoming lesson on persuasive writing techniques.