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Lesson Plan: Persuasive Writing

Subject: English
Duration: 30 minutes
Target Audience: Primary/Secondary students (adjustable for age group)
Topic: Persuasive Writing

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Objectives

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

• Identify the key components of persuasive writing.
• Construct a persuasive paragraph using appropriate techniques.
• Engage in a class discussion to evaluate the effectiveness of different persuasive arguments.

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Resources Needed

• Whiteboard and markers
• Examples of persuasive texts (articles, advertisements, etc.)
• Worksheets for persuasive paragraph planning
• Projector (optional for displaying examples)

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Introduction (5 minutes)

1. Greeting and Objective Overview:
   Start the class by greeting the students. Briefly discuss the goal of the lesson: to enhance their skills in persuasive writing.

2. What is Persuasive Writing?
   Ask students if they can define persuasive writing. Write their responses on the whiteboard. Provide a clear definition if needed:

   Persuasive Writing is a form of writing where the writer aims to convince the reader of their point of view.

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Key Components of Persuasive Writing (10 minutes)

1. Techniques and Elements:
   Introduce students to key components of persuasive writing:

   • Thesis Statement: A clear stance on the topic.
   • Supporting Arguments: The reasons that back up the thesis.
   • Counterarguments: Addressing the opposing viewpoint.
   • Emotional Appeal: Using emotion to persuade.
   • Call to Action: Encouraging the reader to take a specific action.

2. Discussion:
   Lead a short discussion on why each of these components is important in persuasive writing. Use examples from advertisements or popular speeches students may know.

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Activity: Crafting a Persuasive Paragraph (10 minutes)

1. Instructions:
   Provide students with a worksheet that guides them through writing a persuasive paragraph. The worksheet should include:

   • A space for their thesis statement
   • Bullet points for supporting arguments
   • An area to jot down a counterargument
   • A section for emotional appeal
   • An area for the call to action

2. Writing Time:
   Allow students 8-10 minutes to complete their paragraphs. Encourage them to be creative and think critically about their arguments.

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Sharing and Discussion (5 minutes)

1. Peer Sharing:
   Ask students to pair up and share their persuasive paragraphs with a partner. Encourage them to provide constructive feedback to each other.

2. Class Discussion:
   Invite a few students to share their persuasive paragraphs with the class. Discuss what made certain arguments more effective than others and how different techniques impacted their persuasiveness.

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Conclusion (2 minutes)

1. Recap Key Points:
   Summarise the key components and techniques of persuasive writing discussed in the lesson.

2. Homework Assignment (if applicable):
   Encourage students to write a full persuasive essay on a topic of their choice for the next class. Remind them to incorporate the components discussed during the lesson.

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Assessment

• Observe student participation during the discussion.
• Review the persuasive paragraphs crafted during the activity for comprehension of the components discussed.

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End of Lesson Plan