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| Which subject | English |
| What topic | Persuasive writing |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 6 |
| Class size | 20 |
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| Number of slides | 5 |
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Persuasive Writing
Year 6
English
20 students
30 minutes
| Step Number | Step Title | Length | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | 5 minutes | Briefly introduce persuasive writing and its purpose. Discuss where they encounter persuasive texts in daily life. |
| 2 | Elements of Persuasion | 8 minutes | Explain the key elements of persuasive writing: logical arguments, emotional appeal, and credible evidence. Provide examples. |
| 3 | Analysis of Text | 6 minutes | Distribute printed samples of persuasive texts. In pairs, students identify persuasive techniques used in the texts. Discuss findings as a class. |
| 4 | Writing Association | 3 minutes | Introduce a specific writing prompt for students to create their own persuasive piece. Allow them to brainstorm ideas. |
| 5 | Persuasive Writing | 6 minutes | Students write a short persuasive paragraph based on the prompt provided. Encourage the use of techniques discussed. |
| 6 | Reflection and Wrap-up | 2 minutes | Quickly recap the lesson. Highlight key takeaways about persuasive writing and remind students of the importance of these skills. |
Students will complete a persuasive writing piece at home (1-2 paragraphs) and submit it electronically by the next lesson. Teachers will check the submissions without student presentations to ensure a stress-free environment for sharing student work.
This lesson aligns with the Australian National Curriculum objectives for English, particularly in writing, as students are developing their ability to create persuasive texts and enhance their language skills.
The homework will be assessed using a rubric focusing on clarity of argument, use of persuasive techniques, organization, and grammatical accuracy. Feedback will be provided individually via email or in the next class.