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Session 1
Session 1
Learning Intention: We are learning to organise ideas and plan a structured persuasive speech that presents the party’s goals and persuades the audience.
Learning Intention: We are learning to organise ideas and plan a structured persuasive speech that presents the party’s goals and persuades the audience.
Hook: News Report Video:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GdaYgIdyFdwtKSGfrJZVSW6RP4JQSi3M/view?usp=drive_link
Mini Lesson:
Today, we’re going to start planning our own persuasive writing based on your political parties. Persuasive writing is all about convincing someone of your opinion using strong reasons and powerful language.
Hook / Opening
Argument 1 – Reason + Explanatio
Argument 2 – Reason + Explanation
Argument 3 (optional)
Call to Action / Closing
Introduce the template on the board. Display the persuasive writing planner:
Model filling out the planner.
Independent practice:
Students are to complete the Persuasive Writing Template based on their topic.
Reflection
“It’s time for a mini pitch! Imagine you’re on a TV show like Shark Tank or The Voice for Politicians! You’ve got 30 seconds to convince us that YOUR political party is the best—using one of your main arguments.”
Persuasive Plan Template.docxBreaking News.mp4Session 2
Session 2
Learning Intention: We are learning to write the first draft of a persuasive speech using appropriate persuasive devices and clear structure.
Learning Intention: We are learning to write the first draft of a persuasive speech using appropriate persuasive devices and clear structure.
Hook:
Mini Lesson:
Model Writing the Introduction
Write an introduction together as a class. Explain that it should:
Hook the reader – Start with a question, bold statement, or interesting fact.
State the opinion clearly – Let the reader know exactly what you think.
Preview the main arguments – Briefly mention the key points you’ll cover in the body.
Independent practice:
Students begin writing their own introduction.
Encourage use of the notes taken in their writers notebooks from the previous week, as well as, persuasive language (e.g. rhetorical questions, emotive words, repetition).
Reflection
Share one strong sentence or persuasive phrase with a partner or the class.
Session 3
Session 3
Learning Intention: We are continuing to write our persuasive writing speeches including at least one clear argument.
Learning Intention: We are continuing to write our persuasive writing speeches including at least one clear argument.
Hook:
Mini Lesson:
Model Writing One Body Paragraph
Explain to students that a strong body paragraph needs three key elements:
Argument (Topic Sentence) – Start with a clear sentence that presents the main point or argument of the paragraph.
Reason and Explanation – Follow the argument with a reason that supports it. Then, explain the reason in more detail to show why it matters.
Details and Examples – Add specific details or examples to make your explanation stronger and more convincing.
Independent practice:
Students are to continue writing their persuasive pieces.
Reflection
In pairs, students read each other’s openings and first argument aloud.
Use a simple feedback prompt:
One thing that really persuaded me was...
One way you could make it even stronger is...
Session 4
Session 4
Learning Intention: We are editing our persuasive writing pieces.
Learning Intention: We are editing our persuasive writing pieces.
Hook:
Mini Lesson:
Model Editing the introduction and paragraph written throughout the week.
In this editing lesson, students will review their persuasive writing using a checklist to ensure their work includes clear arguments, strong reasons, persuasive techniques, and correct grammar and punctuation. The focus is on improving clarity, convincing language, and overall polish to make their writing more effective.
Independent practice:
Students are to edit their persuasive pieces.
Reflection
What is one thing you improved in your writing?
What was the most helpful part of the checklist?
Is there anything you found tricky or want to work on next time?
Persuasive Writing Checklist.pdfPage updated
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