🎯 Learning Intentions

We are learning to:

• Analyse scientific information about teenage brain development
• Write a structured persuasive essay using TEXAS paragraph structure
• Use evidence from the text to support our arguments
• Communicate ideas clearly and persuasively

Success Criteria

I can:

• Write an introduction that hooks the reader and states my position
• Write 3-4 body paragraphs using TEXAS structure (Topic sentence, Evidence, eXplanation, Analysis, Summary)
• Include specific examples from the article
• Write a conclusion that reinforces my main argument
• Use appropriate vocabulary and sentence structures

🚀 Do Now Activity (10 minutes)

📖 Reading and Analysis (20 minutes)

Read the article "The Teenage Brain: A Work in Progress" and complete the following:

📝 Writing Task Planning (15 minutes)

Writing Prompt: "Understanding teenage brain development is crucial for helping young people make better decisions and protect their health." Write a persuasive essay arguing for the importance of educating teenagers about their brain development.

Body Paragraph 1:

Topic sentence: ________________________________

Evidence from text: ________________________________

Xplanation: ________________________________

Analysis: ________________________________

Summary: ________________________________

Body Paragraph 2:

Topic sentence: ________________________________

Evidence from text: ________________________________

Xplanation: ________________________________

Analysis: ________________________________

Summary: ________________________________

Body Paragraph 3:

Topic sentence: ________________________________

Evidence from text: ________________________________

Xplanation: ________________________________

Analysis: ________________________________

Summary: ________________________________

✍️ Writing Your Essay (40 minutes)

Write your 250-350 word persuasive essay below. Remember to include:

• An engaging introduction with your thesis statement
• 3-4 body paragraphs using TEXAS structure
• Evidence from the article
• A strong conclusion that reinforces your argument

🔍 Peer Review and Editing (10 minutes)

🎯 Reflection (5 minutes)