| Full lesson | Create for a teacher a set of content for giving a lesson, beginning with the lesson plan. Each new block of materials must begin with an H1 heading (other subheaders must be H2, H3, etc). When you describe required pictures, write those descriptions in curly brackets, for example: {A picture of a triangle} |
| Which subject | English |
| What topic | using Moon Bear by Kim Dale as the core stimulus text, create 10- full detailed lesson plans following the Revise – Teach – Practise – Apply structure. The focus is on persuasive writing, oral language, shared/dialogic reading, and text analysis, aligned with Version 9.0 of the Australian Curriculum (English) |
| What length (min) | 45 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 4 |
| Class size | 24 |
| What curriculum | Australian Curriculum English V9 |
| Include full script | |
| Check previous homework | |
| Ask some students to presents their homework | |
| Add a physical break | |
| Add group activities | |
| Include homework | |
| Show correct answers | |
| Prepare slide templates | |
| Number of slides | 8 |
| Create fill-in cards for students | |
| Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments |
Persuasive Writing and Text Analysis
| Step Number | Step Title | Length (minutes) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Revise Previous Learning | 5 | Recall the previous lesson on text types and persuasive writing; students discuss in pairs what persuasive writing entails and share examples. |
| 2 | Text Analysis | 10 | Read Moon Bear aloud as a class, focusing on identifying persuasive elements; discuss themes and the author’s purpose. Use sticky notes for students to mark key persuasive techniques as they read. |
| 3 | Teach Persuasive Techniques | 10 | Introduce specific persuasive writing techniques (e.g., emotive language, repetition, rhetorical questions). Provide examples from Moon Bear and brainstorm as a class how these techniques impact the reader. |
| 4 | Group Activity | 10 | In groups, students create a persuasive text using a provided prompt related to Moon Bear. They should incorporate at least two persuasive techniques discussed. Groups share their texts with each other. |
| 5 | Practice Writing | 5 | Individually, students compose their own persuasive paragraph related to a theme from Moon Bear. Emphasize the use of persuasive techniques from earlier discussions. |
| 6 | Apply Learning | 3 | Assign homework related to the lesson and share how they can apply persuasive techniques in different contexts. Ensure students understand the task and expectations. |
| 7 | Closing Reflection | 2 | Reflect as a class on what persuasive writing techniques they learned and how they can use them in future writing tasks. |
"Good morning, everyone! Today, we are going to build on our previous lesson about text types and persuasive writing. Can anyone remind me what persuasive writing is? Turn to your partner and discuss what you remember. You have two minutes!"
Pause for students to discuss.
“Okay, time’s up! Who would like to share an example of persuasive writing? Fantastic! I love how you all recall that persuasive writing aims to convince the reader!”
"Now, let’s dive into today’s text, Moon Bear by Kim Dale. I will read this aloud, and as I do, I want you to listen carefully for any persuasive elements. Remember to use your sticky notes to mark any key techniques you notice while we read."
Read the text aloud, allowing students to mark their sticky notes during the reading.
"Great job, everyone! Now, let’s discuss what we found. What themes stood out to you? Why do you think the author wrote this story? What persuasive techniques did you identify?"
Encourage students to share their sticky notes and observations.
"Now that we've analyzed the text, let’s focus on specific persuasive writing techniques. Can anyone tell me what emotive language is? Yes, it’s language that stirs emotions in the reader. Can you give me an example from Moon Bear? Wonderful! Next, we have repetition. Who can explain why writers might use repetition? Exactly—it emphasizes important points!
What about rhetorical questions? Does anyone know what those are? Right! They're questions that don't need answers. Let’s brainstorm how each of these techniques affect the reader. Why do you think they are effective?"
Facilitate a discussion around the techniques and their effects.
"Alright, it’s time for a fun group activity! I want you to get into your groups now. Each group will be given a prompt related to Moon Bear, and your task is to write a persuasive text. Remember, you must use at least two persuasive techniques we talked about!
You have ten minutes to work on this. Be creative and support each other!"
Walk around the room as students work, offering guidance where needed.
"Time’s up! Who would like to share their persuasive text with the class? Wonderful presentations, everyone! I loved the variety in your approaches!"
"Now, let’s take everything we've learned and apply it individually. I want you to write your own persuasive paragraph connected to a theme from Moon Bear. Think about the techniques we discussed, and make sure to include persuasive elements in your paragraph.
You have five minutes to write. Good luck!"
Monitor their writing, providing support as needed.
“Okay, everyone. For homework, I’d like you to take what we learned about persuasive techniques and write a short persuasive text on a topic of your choice. This will not require a presentation in front of the class, so focus on using those techniques effectively.
Does everyone understand the task and what is expected?"
Clarify any questions and ensure students grasp the homework requirements.
"To wrap up our lesson, let’s reflect on what we've learnt. What persuasive writing techniques will you remember from today? How can you use these in your future writing tasks?
I am proud of the hard work you all put in today. Let’s carry these skills into our next lessons!"
| Slide Number | Image | Slide Content |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | {Image: A classroom with students discussing} | - Recap of previous lesson on text types and persuasive writing. |
| - Engage students in a discussion about examples of persuasive writing. | ||
| 2 | {Image: A book titled "Moon Bear"} | - Introduction of today's text, Moon Bear by Kim Dale. |
| - Focus on listening for persuasive elements during the reading. | ||
| 3 | {Image: Sticky notes and a pen} | - Discussion of key themes and persuasive techniques observed in Moon Bear. |
| - Encourage sharing of notes and observations. | ||
| 4 | {Image: A whiteboard with persuasive techniques} | - Explanation of specific persuasive writing techniques: emotive language, repetition, rhetorical questions. |
| - Discussion on how these techniques influence the reader. | ||
| 5 | {Image: Students working in groups} | - Group activity: Write a persuasive text using at least two discussed techniques related to Moon Bear. |
| - Emphasis on creativity and collaboration. | ||
| 6 | {Image: A student writing at a desk} | - Individual task: Write a persuasive paragraph connected to a theme from Moon Bear. |
| - Focus on applying persuasive techniques. | ||
| 7 | {Image: A homework assignment on a desk} | - Homework assignment: Write a short persuasive text on a chosen topic using learned techniques. |
| - Clarification of expectations for the task. | ||
| 8 | {Image: A group of students reflecting} | - Closing reflection on persuasive writing techniques learned. |
| - Encourage students to think about applying skills in future writing. |
Define persuasive writing in your own words. Why is it important in communication?
After reading Moon Bear, identify one persuasive technique used by the author and explain its effect on the reader.
Choose a theme from Moon Bear and write a persuasive paragraph about it. Make sure to include at least two persuasive techniques discussed in class.
Reflect on the use of emotive language in persuasive writing. Write down three examples of emotive language you can use in your own persuasive text.
Write down two rhetorical questions that could enhance your persuasive argument. Explain why you chose these questions.
Discuss with a family member or friend about the persuasive techniques you learned today. How do they use persuasive writing in their own writing or speech?
Imagine you are a character from Moon Bear. Write a short letter persuading someone to adopt a compassionate viewpoint towards bears. Include at least two persuasive techniques.
What challenges do you think you might face when trying to persuade someone? How can you overcome these challenges in your writing?
Review your classmates' persuasive texts shared in class. What technique did you find most effective, and why?
For your homework, select a current issue that interests you and write a short persuasive piece about it. Aim to use a variety of persuasive techniques to strengthen your argument.
How does the author of Moon Bear use emotive language to connect with the reader's feelings? Can you provide a specific example from the text?
In your opinion, what is the importance of using rhetorical questions in persuasive writing? Can you create your own rhetorical question related to a theme from Moon Bear?
Can you think of a time when repetition has been used effectively in a piece of writing or a speech you have encountered? How did it change the way you felt about the message?
Why do you think it's important for a persuasive text to consider the audience? How might the techniques we've discussed affect different types of readers?
If you were to write a persuasive text on a different topic using the techniques we've learned, what topic would you choose and what persuasive techniques would you focus on?