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Lesson 1
Learning intentions:
- We are learning to analyse strategies authors use to influence readers.
- We are learning about the purpose of powerful verbs.
Hook: Read Wonder and complete the quiz.
Mini lesson:
Powerful verbs - used to make an impact.
Ask: What do you think of when you hear the word ‘persuasive’? How does the verb in a sentence affect how we feel or think about something?
Verbs help to show emotion and action. Powerful verbs create a stronger emotional impact with the author. E.g. Instead of saying ‘He helped the poor’, we could say ‘He rescued the poor’.
Create an anchor chart/ use Reader’s Notebooks to create a table:
Weak Verbs| Powerful Verbs.
Weak examples: helped, made, watched
Powerful: rescued, changed, witnessed.
Have a couple of copies of this glossary around to help the comprehension group with their activity.
Independent Practise:
ROTATION 1 - Epic
Laptops - Epic Books
ROTATION 2 - Comprehension
Students read Handwriting is Better Than Typing. They respond to the comprehension questions.
ROTATION 3- Grammar
Laptops - Prodigy
Verbs (set assignment for class in Prodigy - English).
ROTATION 4 - Teacher Group
Use either a magazine or book. Make the focus a persuasive piece. Discuss persuasive specific language and devices in the text. Keep a list and add to it throughout the week. Can also use the glossary as a resource to help.
Reflection:
Think, pair, share: Why do authors use emotive language? Can you think of an example from a book or article you have read?
Half session:
Reading Book Club text/ personal choice. Leaving tracks on Post It Notes. *Compile a list of WOW words/ new vocabulary to discuss at Book Club next week.
Lesson 2
Lesson 2
Learning intentions:
- We are learning to analyse strategies authors use to influence readers.
- We are learning about the purpose of emotive language.
Hook: Read Wonder
Mini lesson:
Emotive language - used to evoke feelings: heartbreaking, urgent, inspiring, life-changing, shocking.
Ask students: Have you ever read something that has made you feel really happy, angry or sad? Turn and talk. Share with group. Focus on words used rather than the topic of what they read.
Authors use emotive language to feel emotions. What genres might emotive language be used in? Relate to persuasive pieces.
Display on board: ‘Every day, kids spend hours staring at the screen, their eyes glued to flashing lights and endless videos. Outside, the sun shines, the wind blows and adventures wait - but they don’t notice. Instead of laughing with friends or playing in the fresh air, they sit alone, trapped in a digital world. Isn’t it time to put the screens down and enjoy real life?’. Focus on: emotive phrases and words.
Independent Practise (activities are located in Lesson 1 above)
ROTATION 1 - Epic
Laptops - Epic Books
ROTATION 2 - Comprehension
Students read Handwriting is Better Than Typing. They respond to the comprehension questions.
ROTATION 3- Grammar
Laptops - Prodigy
Verbs (set assignment for class in Prodigy - English).
ROTATION 4 - Teacher Group
Use either a magazine or book. Make the focus a persuasive piece. Discuss persuasive specific language and devices in the text. Keep a list and add to it throughout the week. Can also use the glossary as a resource to help.
Reflection:
Question (respond in group/ partners/ Reader’s Notebook):
Why do you think persuasive writers choose powerful verbs instead of weaker ones?
Half session:
Reading Book Club text/ personal choice. Leaving tracks on Post It Notes. *Compile a list of WOW words/ new vocabulary to discuss at Book Club next week.
Lesson 3
Lesson 3
Learning intention:
We are learning to analyse strategies authors use to influence readers.
We are learning about the purpose of rhetorical questions.
Hook: Read Wonder and complete the quiz.
Mini lesson:
Rhetorical questions - used to engage the audience. Makes the reader think about a certain idea or to emphasize a point. Watch this short clip. Discuss.
Ask: Have you ever heard someone ask a question, but not expect an answer? What is an example. Why do you think they did that?
Independent Practise (activities are located in Lesson 1 above)
ROTATION 1 - Epic
Laptops - Epic Books
ROTATION 2 - Comprehension
Students read Handwriting is Better Than Typing. They respond to the comprehension questions.
ROTATION 3- Grammar
Laptops - Prodigy
Verbs (set assignment for class in Prodigy - English).
ROTATION 4 - Teacher Group
Use either a magazine or book. Make the focus a persuasive piece. Discuss persuasive specific language and devices in the text. Keep a list and add to it throughout the week. Can also use the glossary as a resource to help.
Reflection:
Notes in Reader’s Notebook
Half session:
Reading Book Club text/ personal choice. Leaving tracks on Post It Notes. *Compile a list of WOW words/ new vocabulary to discuss at Book Club next week.
Lesson 4
Lesson 4
Learning intentions:
- We are learning to analyse strategies authors use to influence readers.
- We are learning about the purpose of hyperbole.
Hook: Read Wonder
Mini-lesson:
Hyperbole/ Exaggeration used to make a point by using extremes.
Watch this ad compilation about ‘your phone/ iphone’. Pause and discuss the exaggerated elements. What does this do to the audience?
Independent Practise (activities are located in Lesson 1 above)
ROTATION 1 - Epic
Laptops - Epic Books
ROTATION 2 - Comprehension
Students read Handwriting is Better Than Typing. They respond to the comprehension questions.
ROTATION 3- Grammar
Laptops - Prodigy
Verbs (set assignment for class in Prodigy - English).
ROTATION 4 - Teacher Group
Use either a magazine or book. Make the focus a persuasive piece. Discuss persuasive specific language and devices in the text. Keep a list and add to it throughout the week. Can also use the glossary as a resource to help.
Reflection:
Notes in Reader’s Notebook
Half session:
Reading Book Club text/ personal choice. Leaving tracks on Post It Notes. *Compile a list of WOW words/ new vocabulary to discuss at Book Club next week.
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