Argumentative/Persuasive… · B6 English Language

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B6.4.13.2.1

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

State a clear claim on a given topic and identify at least three reasons to support it, arranged from least to most important.
Sort reasons into a logical order of importance and explain why the strongest reason should come last.
Identify credible sources of evidence (such as school textbooks, newspapers, official reports, or experts) and match evidence to the correct reason.
Write a short paragraph that introduces a claim and supports it with two or three clearly ordered reasons and relevant evidence from credible sources.
Present and defend their claim and reasons to a group, responding to questions with additional evidence.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Writing (Strand 4)
Sub-strand: Argumentative/Persuasive Writing (4.13)
Content standard: B6.4.13.2 - Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence
Indicator: B6.4.13.2.1 - Introduce claims and support with clear reasons in order of importance and evidence using credible sources and demonstrate understanding of the topic or text.
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)

- Working in groups, learners provide reasons for the opinions they hold on a topic.
- Guide groups to provide evidence for the opinions they hold.
- Have groups present their work for discussions.