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Which subject	English
What topic	Persuasive writing
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 4
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan: Persuasive Writing

Subject

• English

Topic

• Persuasive Writing

Grade/Age Group

• Year 4

Duration

• 30 minutes

Number of Students

• 20

National Curriculum Alignment

• Corresponds with New Zealand educational standards and the national curriculum guidelines (petaann.ross22@gmail.com).

Objectives

• Students will understand the key components of persuasive writing.
• Students will develop skills to craft a persuasive argument.
• Students will learn to identify persuasive techniques in writing.

Materials

• Whiteboard and markers
• Printed examples of persuasive texts (advertisements, letters)
• Notebooks and pens for each student
• Rubric for evaluating persuasive writing

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction to Persuasion	5 minutes	Introduce the topic of persuasive writing. Discuss what persuasion is and where it's used.
2	Identifying Techniques	10 minutes	Present examples of persuasive texts. Students will identify persuasive techniques used.
3	Group Activity	5 minutes	In pairs or small groups, students will brainstorm ideas for a persuasive argument.
4	Writing Time	7 minutes	Students will write their own persuasive argument using the techniques discussed.
5	Peer Review	3 minutes	In pairs, students will exchange their writings and provide constructive feedback.
6	Wrap-Up	2 minutes	Review key points of persuasive writing. End with quick questions to reinforce what they learned.

Homework

• Students will complete a persuasive writing piece at home on a topic of their choice. The homework should be submitted in written form by the next lesson for private review and feedback, without presentations.

Assessment

• Students will be assessed based on a rubric that evaluates their understanding of persuasive techniques, clarity of argument, and overall presentation of their writing.

Additional Notes

• Encourage creativity and personal expression in the students' writing to engage their interest.
• Remind students to consider their audience when crafting their persuasive pieces.

Lesson script