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
S/N |
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. |