| aidemia--modules-lessonstartideas_type | Give a creative idea how to begin a lesson |
| Which subject | English |
| What age group | Year or Grade 7 |
| What topic | |
| Quantity | 1 |
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To engage students in understanding persuasive writing techniques and develop their ability to create compelling arguments.
Imagine you are in the year 2090, and the world is divided into two factions: Team Nature and Team Technology. Each team believes they hold the key to the planet's future. Team Nature argues for sustainable living and nurturing our environment, while Team Technology believes innovation and advancement will solve all of humanity's problems.
Divide the Class: Split the class into two groups, one representing Team Nature and the other Team Technology.
Quick Research: Give each team a few minutes to discuss and jot down their main arguments. They can use the classroom resources, textbooks, or their previous knowledge to prepare.
The Debate: Each team will get one minute to present their arguments. Encourage them to use persuasive language and techniques like ethos, pathos, and logos to enhance their points.
Class Vote: After both teams have presented, hold a class vote to see which team made the more convincing argument. Discuss what effective strategies were used.
After the debate, facilitate a discussion around the persuasive techniques each team used. Introduce the lesson by explaining that today, students will learn about different persuasive writing strategies to become more effective communicators, whether in written form or spoken arguments.
This engaging introduction sets the stage for a deeper exploration of persuasive writing while encouraging teamwork, critical thinking, and public speaking skills, creating an interactive and lively classroom atmosphere as a starting point for the lesson.