Sixth Grade English Education Lesson Plan38

Objective: Students will be able to write a persuasive essay that argues a specific point of view.

Materials:
- Paper
- Pens or pencils
- Persuasive writing prompts
- Model persuasive essays
- Rubric for grading persuasive essays

Procedure:
1. Begin by reviewing the concept of persuasive writing with students. Explain that persuasive writing is a type of writing that aims to convince the reader to adopt a specific point of view.
2. Discuss the different elements of a persuasive essay, such as the introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion.
3. Have students brainstorm a list of persuasive writing prompts. Some examples of prompts include:
- Should schools have a longer school day?
- Should students be allowed to use cell phones in school?
- Should uniforms be required in schools?
4. Once students have chosen a prompt, have them write a brief outline of their essay. The outline should include the following:
- Introduction: A hook to grab the reader's attention and a statement of the thesis statement.
- Body Paragraphs: Each body paragraph should provide evidence and support for the thesis statement.
- Conclusion: A summary of the main points of the essay and a restatement of the thesis statement.

5. Have students write their persuasive essays. Encourage them to use strong evidence and support their arguments with facts, examples, and statistics.
6. Once students have finished writing their essays, have them peer-review each other's work. Peer review can help students identify areas where they can improve their writing.
7. Have students revise and edit their essays based on the feedback they received from their peers.
8. Collect the final drafts of the essays and grade them using the rubric. Return the graded essays to the students with feedback.

Assessment:
Students will be assessed on their ability to write a persuasive essay that argues a specific point of view. The essays will be graded using the following rubric:

Content (25%)
- The essay clearly states a thesis statement.
- The body paragraphs provide evidence and support for the thesis statement.
- The conclusion summarizes the main points of the essay and restates the thesis statement.

Organization (25%)
- The essay is well-organized and easy to follow.
- The paragraphs are coherent and flow smoothly from one to another.
- The essay uses transitions to connect the different parts of the essay.

Style (25%)
- The essay is written in a clear and concise style.
- The essay uses vivid and descriptive language.
- The essay is free of grammatical errors.

Mechanics (25%)
- The essay is formatted correctly.
- The essay is free of spelling errors.
- The essay is free of punctuation errors.

Differentiation:
- For students who need more support, provide them with a model persuasive essay to read.
- For students who are ready for a challenge, have them write a persuasive essay that argues both sides of a specific issue.

Extension Activities:
- Have students research a specific topic and write a persuasive essay that argues a specific point of view on the topic.
- Have students create a poster or presentation that presents their persuasive argument.

2024-11-17

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