Oral English - Senior Secondary 1 - Speaking to Persuade/Convince (Continued)

TERM: 3^RD TERM

WEEK: 7
CLASS: Senior Secondary School 1
AGE: 15 years
DURATION: 1 period of 40 mins
DATE:
TOPIC: Speech
CONTENT: Speaking to Persuade/Convince (Continued)
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: By the end of the lesson, learners should be able to:
a. Understand the skills of debate/argument
b. Present two sides to an argument (proposing and opposing)
c. Discuss current issues of interest (e.g., corruption in the Nigerian state, women as better leaders)
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Teacher-led discussion, timed debates, peer feedback
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Real clock, dictionary, topic cards, audio materials

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

S/N	STEPS	TEACHER’S ACTIVITY	LEARNERS ACTIVITY
1	REVISION	Teacher revises previous lessons on persuasive speech and debates.	Learners recall key points from previous lessons on persuasion.
2	INTRODUCTION	Teacher introduces the new topic of debate and argument. Uses real-life examples of corruption and leadership.	Learners listen and prepare to present their arguments.
3	PRACTICE	Teacher explains the skills of debate, timing, and the importance of presenting both sides of an argument.	Learners practice debating in pairs, presenting both sides of the argument.
4	EVALUATION	Teacher asks learners to present arguments on a selected issue (e.g., "Women are better leaders") for 2 minutes each.	Learners present their arguments, focusing on timing and clarity.
5	CLASS-WORK	Students are assigned to research and gather points for the next class debate.	Learners gather points on a new topic for the next class debate.
6	ASSIGNMENT	Learners are assigned to prepare a one-minute speech on an issue of their choice.	Learners write and rehearse their one-minute speech.
7	CONCLUSION	Teacher marks, corrects, and commends learners’ performance.	Learners reflect on their performance and receive feedback.