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Which subject	English
What topic	Persuasive writing about climate change
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 4
Class size	20
What curriculum
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Number of slides	5
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Lesson plan

Topic

Persuasive Writing about Climate Change

Objectives

To understand the key elements of persuasive writing.
To identify the importance of climate change in our world.
To create a persuasive piece of writing advocating for climate change actions.

Materials

Whiteboard and markers
Projector
Handouts with persuasive writing examples
Notebooks and pens for each student
Climate change fact sheets

Grade/Age Group

Year 4

Subject

English

Class Size

20 students

Lesson Length

30 minutes

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson corresponds to the national standards for Year 4 English, focusing on writing for a range of purposes and audiences.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length (minutes)	Details
1	Introduction to Persuasive Writing	5	Discuss what persuasive writing is, its purpose, and key features. Use examples related to climate change.
2	Importance of Climate Change	5	Present a brief overview of climate change using fact sheets. Engage students in a discussion about its impacts.
3	Elements of Persuasive Writing	10	Explain the structure of a persuasive piece (introduction, body, conclusion). Highlight the use of persuasive language and techniques.
4	Writing Activity	8	Students draft a short persuasive paragraph about why climate change action is necessary. Encourage them to use the vocabulary discussed.
5	Peer Review	2	Students pair up to read each other’s work, providing positive feedback and suggestions for improvement.
6	Conclusion and Homework Assignment	2	Summarize key points of the lesson. Assign homework to write a complete persuasive letter about climate change, to be checked privately by the teacher.

Homework

Write a complete persuasive letter to a local leader advocating for actions to combat climate change. Remind students that their letters will be collected and checked privately; there will be no presentations in front of the class.