Persuade Me: Mastering Paragraph Power
Year 6 English - Persuasive Writing Learning to write powerful paragraphs
WALT (We Are Learning To)
Understand paragraph features including topic and concluding sentences Identify objective and subjective language Analyse information using comprehension strategies Plan and draft persuasive paragraphs Understand how texts vary for different audiences
Success Criteria - How We'll Know We've Succeeded
I can identify topic and concluding sentences in paragraphs I can explain the difference between objective and subjective language I can use evidence from texts to support my understanding I can plan and write a persuasive paragraph with clear structure I understand how purpose and audience affect writing style
Objective vs Subjective Language
{"left":"Dogs are mammals with four legs and fur\nChocolate is made from cocoa beans\nThe temperature today is 22 degrees Celsius","right":"Pizza is the most delicious food ever created\nThat movie was absolutely terrible and boring\nSummer holidays are the best time of year"}
Paragraph Detective Challenge
Read the persuasive paragraph about longer lunch breaks Highlight the topic sentence in BLUE Highlight the concluding sentence in GREEN Discuss with your partner why you chose those sentences
Remember the Paragraph Sandwich!
Topic Sentence = Top slice of bread (introduces the main idea) Supporting Details = Filling (evidence and reasons) Concluding Sentence = Bottom slice (wraps it all up)
Plan Your Persuasive Paragraph
Topic: Should school lunch breaks be longer? Use the graphic organizer provided Write your topic sentence first Add 2-3 supporting details with persuasive language Finish with a strong concluding sentence
Reflection and Next Steps
Share your persuasive paragraphs with the class Which part of writing persuasive paragraphs was easiest? What did you find most challenging? How will you use these skills in your next writing task?