Lesson Plan for Primary 6 - Grammer - peech Work: Argumentative Essay; Structure: Instr

# Primary 6 Grammar Lesson Plan ## Topic: Speech Work: Argumentative Essay ## Subtopics: - Structure: Instructions - Grammar: Preposition meaning and usage - Writing: Argumentative essay: Science does more harm to humanity than good ## Duration: 90 minutes ## Objectives: - Students will understand the structure and purpose of an argumentative essay. - Students will be able to identify and use prepositions correctly. - Students will develop skills necessary to structure and write an argumentative essay effectively. ## Materials: - Whiteboard and markers - Handouts with examples of argumentative essays - Preposition worksheet - Laptops/tablets (optional) or notebooks and pens ## Lesson Plan: ### Introduction (10 minutes) 1. **Greeting and Warm-Up:** - Begin with a brief greeting and a fun grammar-related icebreaker activity. - Ask students to list examples of arguments they had with friends or family, emphasizing that arguing can be constructive when done logically and respectfully. ### Instruction: Structure of an Argumentative Essay (20 minutes) 2. **Explanation:** - Discuss the purpose of an argumentative essay – to persuade the reader to agree with a particular point of view. - Introduce the structure: 1. **Introduction:** State your thesis, the main point you are arguing for. 2. **Body Paragraphs:** Present arguments and evidence to support your thesis. Each paragraph should focus on one point. 3. **Counterargument:** Acknowledge opposing viewpoints and refute them. 4. **Conclusion:** Summarize your arguments and restate your thesis in a compelling way. 3. **Example Analysis:** - Distribute handouts with a sample argumentative essay. - Read the essay together as a class and identify the components (Introduction, Body, Counterargument, Conclusion). ### Grammar: Preposition Meaning and Usage (20 minutes) 4. **Introduction to Prepositions:** - Explain what prepositions are and their role in a sentence (e.g., indicating location, time, direction). - Provide examples of common prepositions (in, on, at, by, for, with, about, etc.). 5. **Activity:** - Hand out worksheets with sentences where students must fill in the blanks with the correct preposition. - Review the answers as a class to ensure understanding. ### Writing: Practicing the Argumentative Essay (30 minutes) 6. **Topic Introduction:** - Present the topic for the essay: "Science does more harm to humanity than good." - Explain the importance of having a clear thesis and supporting arguments. 7. **Brainstorming and Planning:** - Divide students into small groups to brainstorm ideas for and against the topic. - Each group presents their ideas and discusses possible points of agreement and disagreement. 8. **Writing:** - Have students individually write a short argumentative essay (3-4 paragraphs) on the given topic, following the structure discussed earlier. - Depending on available resources, students can write their essays on paper or type them on laptops/tablets. ### Closing (10 minutes) 9. **Sharing and Feedback:** - Invite a few students to read their essays to the class. - Provide constructive feedback highlighting strengths and areas for improvement. 10. **Review and Homework:** - Summarize the key points of the lesson: structure of an argumentative essay, prepositions, and the importance of a clear argument. - Assign homework: Ask students to revise their essays based on feedback and bring the final draft to the next class. ### Assessment: - Participation in discussions and activities. - Accuracy in the preposition worksheet. - Quality and clarity of the written argumentative essay. By the end of this lesson, students should have a better understanding of how to structure and write an argumentative essay, use prepositions correctly, and present their arguments in a logical and coherent manner.