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Lesson Plan: Persuasive Writing

Subject: English
Grade: 6
Duration: 30 minutes
Topic: Persuasive Writing

Lesson Objectives

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

1. Identify the key features of persuasive writing.
2. Understand the purpose of persuasive writing.
3. Create a brief persuasive text on a given topic.

Required Resources

• Whiteboard and markers
• Printed examples of persuasive texts (e.g., advertisements, opinion articles)
• Paper and pencils for each student
• "Persuasive Writing Checklist" handout

Introduction (5 minutes)

1. Engage the Students
   Start with a quick question: "What do you think makes someone change their mind?" Allow a few students to share their thoughts.

2. Define Persuasive Writing
   Explain that persuasive writing is a form of writing that aims to convince the reader to accept a particular point of view or take action.

Key Features of Persuasive Writing (10 minutes)

1. Structure
   Discuss the common structure of persuasive writing:

   • Introduction: State the argument and grab the reader's attention.
   • Body Paragraphs: Offer reasons and evidence to support the argument.
   • Conclusion: Summarise the main points and reinforce the argument.

2. Persuasive Language
   Highlight the use of persuasive language techniques:

   • Emotive Language: Words that evoke strong feelings (e.g., "disaster," "freedom").
   • Rhetorical Questions: Questions that don’t require an answer to engage the reader (e.g., "Who wouldn’t want a better future?").
   • Facts and Statistics: Providing evidence to support claims.

3. Tone and Audience
   Discuss the importance of audience and tone. Explain that persuasive writing should be tailored to its audience and should maintain a confident and convincing tone.

Activity: Creating a Persuasive Text (10 minutes)

1. Prompt:
   Provide students with a simple topic to write about, such as "Why our school should have longer recess breaks."

2. Writing (5 minutes):
   Students will write a brief persuasive text (4-5 sentences) using the structure and language techniques discussed.

3. Peer Review (5 minutes):
   In pairs, students will read each other's texts and provide feedback using the "Persuasive Writing Checklist."

Conclusion (5 minutes)

1. Share Ideas
   Invite a few students to share their persuasive texts with the class.

2. Recap Key Points
   Summarise the main features of persuasive writing and the importance of engaging and convincing the reader.

3. Homework Assignment
   Ask students to choose another topic of interest and write a full persuasive paragraph at home, due next lesson.

Evaluation

Assess students based on their participation in the activity, the clarity of their persuasive points, and the use of persuasive language in their writing tasks. Provide feedback to help improve their skills further.

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This lesson plan aims to engage Year 6 students in understanding and practising persuasive writing while aligning with Australian curriculum standards for English.