Persuasive/Argumentative… · B5 English Language

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: B5.4.13.1.1 - Write explanations to support opinions

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

Identify a motion and state whether they are for or against it, giving at least one reason for their position.
Write two or three sentences that explain and support an opinion on a given motion.
Work in groups to generate and record opinions both for and against a motion.
Read aloud their group’s written opinions to the class with clarity and confidence.
Distinguish between a simple opinion (just stating what you think) and an opinion with an explanation (stating what you think and why).

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Curriculum details

Strand: Writing (Strand 4)
Sub-strand: Persuasive/Argumentative Writing (4.13)
Content standard: B5.4.13.1 - Support an opinion in writing
Indicator: B5.4.13.1.1 - Write explanations to support opinions
Suggested placement: Term 3, Week 5 (Week 29 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. 134
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 teacher 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 to write down what they think about it.
- Groups read out their opinions to the class for discussion.