Oral English - Senior Secondary 2 - Oral English

Oral English

SUBJECT: ORAL ENGLISH

TERM: 3RD TERM

WEEK: 6
CLASS: Senior Secondary School 2
AGE: 16 years
DURATION: 1 period of 40 mins
DATE:
TOPIC: Oral English
CONTENT: Speaking to Persuade, Convince, and Sway Opinion on Topics
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: By the end of the lesson, learners should be able to:
a. Listen attentively to a given persuasive speech or debate
b. Identify key persuasive techniques used in the speech
c. Present their opinions on selected topics convincingly
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Discussion, listening practice, debate, peer review
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Audio clips of persuasive speeches or debates, board, markers

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

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STEPS

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY

LEARNERS ACTIVITY

1

REVISION

Teacher revises previous lesson and introduces the concept of persuasion.

Learners recall previous lesson and listen attentively.

2

INTRODUCTION

Teacher explains persuasive techniques used in debates, such as logic, emotion, and credibility. Gives examples of persuasive statements.

Learners listen attentively and take notes.

3

PRACTICE

Teacher plays an audio clip of a persuasive speech or debate. Afterward, the teacher discusses the key persuasive techniques used in the speech.

Learners listen to the audio, take notes, and identify the persuasive techniques.

4

EVALUATION

Teacher encourages students to discuss the debate topics (e.g., cultism, population, environmental issues) and identify the techniques used to persuade others.

Learners participate in group discussions and identify persuasive techniques used in debates.

5

CLASS-WORK

Teacher assigns students to write a short persuasive argument on a topic such as "Why cheating should be rejected in schools" or "The importance of environmental conservation."

Learners write their arguments and present them to the class.

6

ASSIGNMENT

Learners are to prepare a short persuasive speech on a topic of their choice for the next class.

Learners write and practice their speeches for presentation.

7

CONCLUSION

Teacher marks, corrects, and commends learners' performance.

Learners observe and note corrections.