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| Which subject | English |
| What topic | Persuade Every superhero needs a sidekick |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 2 |
| Class size | 20 |
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| Number of slides | 5 |
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English
Persuade - Every superhero needs a sidekick
Year 2
30 minutes
20
This lesson corresponds to the Australian National Curriculum for English, specifically focusing on developing persuasive texts and understanding the structure and language features.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Persuasion | 5 mins | Introduce the concept of persuasion. Discuss what it means and provide examples, such as advertisements. |
| 2 | Read Aloud | 10 mins | Read a short story featuring a superhero. Highlight key persuasive language used within the text. |
| 3 | Group Discussion | 5 mins | In groups, students discuss why sidekicks are important for superheroes. Each group shares their ideas. |
| 4 | Persuasive Writing Activity | 5 mins | Students write a short persuasive statement on a sticky note about why every superhero needs a sidekick. |
| 5 | Sharing and Reflection | 3 mins | Invite a few students to share their statements with the class. Discuss the effectiveness of their arguments without formal presentations. |
| 6 | Conclusion and Cleanup | 2 mins | Summarize key takeaways about persuasion and remind students to use persuasive language in their writing. |
Students will complete a persuasive letter to their parents or guardians explaining why they should be allowed to pick their own sidekick (could be a real or fictional character). This letter should be submitted in the next class without any formal presentations required.