Learning intentions:
identify and analyse persuasive vocabulary in a short text through reading rotations, highlighting key words that express strong opinions, supporting evidence, and emotional appeals, then discuss how these words strengthen an argument.

Hook: Read Wonder and complete the quiz.

Mini lesson:

Provide a short persuasive paragraph (e.g., “Homework should be banned”).

Students highlight words that show strong opinions, supporting evidence, and emotional appeals (e.g., essential, clearly, research shows, must, undeniable).

Discuss how these words make the argument stronger.

Independent Practise:

ROTATION 1 - Epic
Laptops -  Epic Books

ROTATION 2 - Comprehension
Spot the Persuasive Words 

ROTATION 3- Grammar
Laptops - Prodigy
(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:

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.

Learning intention:

enhance a weak argument by incorporating persuasive vocabulary to make it more compelling, then share and discuss their improvements.

Hook: Read Wonder and complete the quiz.

Mini lesson:

Give students a weak argument: "School uniforms are good."

Challenge them to strengthen it using persuasive words: "School uniforms are essential because they promote unity, reduce bullying, and prepare students for the real world."

Students share and discuss improvements.

Independent Practise (activities are located in Lesson 1 above)

ROTATION 1 - Epic
Laptops -  Epic Books

ROTATION 2 - Comprehension
Spot the Persuasive Words 

ROTATION 3- Grammar
Laptops - Prodigy
(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.

Learning intentions:
take turns strengthening a simple opinion by adding persuasive words or phrases, then discuss how each addition makes the argument more convincing.

Hook: Read Wonder

Mini-lesson:
Write a simple opinion on the board (e.g., "Dogs are better than cats").

Students take turns adding one persuasive word or phrase to strengthen the argument.

Example:

"Dogs are better than cats."

"Dogs are clearly better than cats."

"Dogs are undeniably better than cats because they are loyal and protective."

Independent Practise (activities are located in Lesson 1 above)

ROTATION 1 - Epic
Laptops -  Epic Books

ROTATION 2 - Comprehension
pot the Persuasive Words 

ROTATION 3- Grammar
Laptops - Prodigy
(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.