Argumentative/Persuasive… · B6 English Language

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B6.4.13.1.1 - Write explanations and examples to support opinions

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

State and explain their opinion on a given motion clearly in one or two sentences.
Give at least two reasons that explain why they hold their opinion.
Support each reason with a concrete example that makes the explanation clearer.
Write a short paragraph (4 to 6 sentences) that presents an opinion, explains it, and gives examples to back it up.
Read their written opinion aloud to a group and respond respectfully to classmates’ questions about their examples.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Writing (Strand 4)
Sub-strand: Argumentative/Persuasive Writing (4.13)
Content standard: B6.4.13.1 - Support an opinion in writing
Indicator: B6.4.13.1.1 - Write explanations and examples to support opinions
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. 207
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 lawyer is more important than a doctor.
- 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.