Printable Writing Lesson Plan
Printable Writing Lesson Plan
Teacher: [Your Name]
Email: [Your Email]
Date: May 12, 2060
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Grade Level |
Subject |
Duration |
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5th Grade |
Writing |
60 minutes |
Learning Objectives
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Students will be able to write a persuasive paragraph that includes a clear thesis statement and supporting evidence.
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Students will understand the structure of persuasive writing, including the use of counterarguments.
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Students will demonstrate their ability to peer review and provide constructive feedback on a classmate's writing.
Materials Needed
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Whiteboard and markers
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Projector for presentation slides
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Worksheets with persuasive writing outline (provided)
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Laptops or tablets for typing (if available)
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Access to online research resources (if applicable)
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Writing journals
Standards Addressed
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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.1: Write opinion pieces on topics or texts, supporting a point of view with reasons and information.
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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.5.4: Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development and organization are appropriate to the task, purpose, and audience.
Introduction (10 minutes)
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Begin with a quick poll: “How many of you think school days should be longer?” (Use thumbs up or down.)
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Discuss the results and ask students to share why they feel that way, prompting thoughts on benefits and drawbacks.
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Introduce the topic of persuasive writing and explain that today they will write a persuasive paragraph arguing their point of view on this topic.
Direct Instruction (15 minutes)
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Teach the structure of a persuasive paragraph:
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Thesis Statement: Clearly state your opinion.
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Supporting Evidence: Provide at least three reasons or pieces of evidence to support your thesis.
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Counterargument: Address a potential opposing view and refute it.
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Provide examples from a sample paragraph displayed on the projector, highlighting the thesis, evidence, and counterargument.
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Explain the importance of strong transitions to guide the reader.
Guided Practice (15 minutes)
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Distribute the persuasive writing outline worksheet.
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In pairs, students will brainstorm their ideas on whether school days should be longer or not.
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Each pair will create a rough draft outline, listing their thesis statement, supporting points, and counterargument.
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Walk around the classroom to provide assistance and ensure understanding, encouraging students to think critically about their points.
Independent Practice (20 minutes)
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Students will individually write their persuasive paragraphs using their outlines.
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Encourage them to type their paragraphs on laptops or tablets.
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Remind them to include a strong thesis, at least three supporting points, and address a counterargument.
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Set a timer to help them manage their writing time effectively.
Closure (10 minutes)
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Invite a few students to share their persuasive paragraphs with the class.
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Discuss as a group what persuasive strategies were effective.
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Emphasize the importance of listening to different viewpoints and respectfully presenting their own opinions.
Assessment
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Use a rubric that evaluates:
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Thesis Statement (10 points): Clarity and position
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Supporting Evidence (15 points): Relevance and strength of arguments
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Counterargument (10 points): Acknowledgment and refutation
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Organization (10 points): Logical flow and structure
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Mechanics (5 points): Grammar, punctuation, and spelling
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Provide written feedback on each student's paragraph, focusing on strengths and areas for improvement.
Differentiation Strategies
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For advanced students: Offer an additional challenge to research statistics related to the topic and include them in their paragraphs.
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For struggling students: Provide sentence starters or graphic organizers to help them structure their ideas.
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For English Language Learners: Pair them with a buddy for support and provide vocabulary lists related to persuasive writing.
Reflection
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What worked well in the lesson? Did students engage with the topic?
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What would you change for next time? Was the time allocated sufficient for writing?
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How did students respond to the peer review process? Did they provide constructive feedback?
Next Steps
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Plan follow-up lessons on persuasive writing techniques, such as using emotional appeals and rhetorical questions.
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Consider a debate activity in the following week to further explore persuasive skills in a collaborative setting.
