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Lesson Name: Dear John and the art of persuasive techniques. (Letters and Persuasive writing)
Curriculum Area: ENGLISH
Year Level: 10
BRIEF MENTION OF THE BROADER UNIT INTO WHICH THIS LESSON FITS, AND WHERE IT FITS INTO
THAT UNIT:
This unit is about persuasive writing.
This lesson fits in at approximately week three. As a class we have already looked at newspaper
articles and there use of persuasive techniques. The final product being assessed within this unit is
small group debates about controversial issues.

PEDAGOGICAL IDEAS:
To create a real experience we have given each table an outline of what type of learners they are,
there motivation level and competency level. A character profile will be given to one student for them
to be the student with specific needs and a Negotiated Education Plan. By doing this it gives an
opportunity to explore different pedagogical strategies and put some into place.

LESSON OBJECTIVES AND EXPECTATIONS:
Objective for the lesson:
Students will understand that persuasive writing conventions will change depending on the target
audience.
Identify and analyse implicit or explicit values, beliefs and assumptions in texts and how these are
influenced by purposes and likely audiences(ACELY1752)

Expectations:
The three main expectations which we agreed upon for our class:
1. Participation. Everyone gets an opportunity to speak and have an opinion.
2. Respect. Everyones ideas, opinion, thoughts and discussion points are taken on board and
not put down.
3. Safety. Everyone has a right to feel safe within this classroom and school environment.

TEACHER NOTES: RESOURCES: TIME:
OPENING THE LESSON:
Mention the above objectives and expectations to the
class:
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Go over what we have already achieve as a class: We have
already looked at the conventions of writing a newspaper
article and the idea that this type of writing can be used to
inform or convince with the use of persuasive techniques.
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Today we are going to look at different types of letters and
their features.
So through a show of hands who has received a letter?

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Smart board/

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Who was it from?
Blank smart board. Brain storm common features.
Simply looking at formatting. Common features of a
letter i.e., writer and receiver, subject of the letter,
formatting.
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MAIN ACTIVITY:
This activity is differentiated by readiness. Each table of
different learners will be given a task appropriate to their
ability, motivation and prior knowledge.


Explain the activity:
Each table has been given four letters and table to
complete. Your task is to read all four of the letters and
then fill in each section of the table. So as you go through
decide if each letter is formal or informal, what type of
letter it is, who is the intended audience for each letter,
what type of language is used and what it the purpose of
each letter?
YOU MUST also underline or highlight the persuasive
language used in each form of letter!

Each table you may open your envelope and begin the task.
Once the task is complete go through the table as a class.
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CLASS DISCUSSION:
- Does the type of language change depending on
the audience? If so, why do you think this is the
case?
- What were the examples of persuasive writing that
your group highlighted? Were some more powerful
than others?
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CLOSING THE LESSON:
Exit cards:
Please complete before you leave answering the following
questions:
- 2 things you have learn and 1 question you still
have about the topic.

After this you may go to Recess.
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Printed tiered
worksheets. Different
for each table of
learners.










Completed task sheet.

















Printed Exit cards.










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minutes.


















5-10 minutes
depending on
depth of
discussion.







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Formal or
informal:
Type of letter: Language
characterises:
Audience: Purpose:
Informal



























Formal
Personal
-Love letter
Uses emotive and
descriptive
language of their
situation and
surroundings
Family member
or friend.
To inform the
reader of the
writers current
situation. To
share your life.
Complaint
-Letter to the
editor
Uses vivid langue
with a particular
negative or
annoyed
connotation
towards a
product, idea or
person. Argues a
point.
The company, the
CEO, the general
public depending
on where its
public.
To inform the
reader that the
unsatisfied with
the product, idea
or person.
Professional
-Resignation
letter
Uses direct and
clear language.
Language is to
the point.
Emotive to a
point.
The boss,
professionals,
To inform the
professional that
they are leaving
or to ask for
something in
return.
Political
-PM to governor
general
Uses strong
definite language
that is 100%
clear. Extremely
formal.

Another political
professional. On
occasion to the
general public.
To inform of
change policies or
political ideals.
All Different use of
language
Different
audiences
To inform the
reader.

YOU MUST also underline or highlight the persuasive language used in each form of letter!
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Appendices:
Four Different Letters:

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The completed chart

FOR HIGH- LEARNERS. Empty chart. X3
FOR MIDLEVEL LEARNERS. Types of letters. X2
FOR LOW LEVEL LEARNERS. Answers cut up. X1