B4 English Language · Term 3, Week 6

Argumentative/Persuasive Writing

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Curriculum details

Strand
Writing (Strand 4)
Sub-strand
Argumentative/Persuasive Writing (4.13)
Content standard
B4.4.13.1 - Support an opinion in writing
Indicator
B4.4.13.1.1 - Support opinions with simple sentences
Suggested placement
Term 3, Week 6 (Week 30 of the year)

Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.

Curriculum reference
English Language Curriculum (Basic 4-6), 2019, p. 55

Transcribed from the official NaCCA publication. Check this page against the source.

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

- Present a motion to learners.
e. g. A doctor is more important than a farmer.
- Discuss the meaning and implication of the motion with pupils and invite them to take a stand either for or against the motion.
- Put learners into two groups: for the motion and against the motion and write down what they think about it.
- Groups read out their opinions to the class for discussions.