Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region XI- Davao Region
Schools Division of Davao City
CROSSING BAYABAS NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Crossing Bayabas, Toril, Davao City

Lesson Plan: Teaching Persuasive Texts - English Grade 8

NATIONAL LEARNING CAMP

Objective: By the end of this lesson, students will be able to analyze and identify
key components of persuasive texts and create their own persuasive pieces using
appropriate persuasive techniques.

Duration: 60 minutes

Materials:

Whiteboard and markers

Projector or screen for displaying examples
Handouts with examples of persuasive texts
Worksheets for students
Internet access for research (optional)

Introduction (10 minutes):

Begin with a brief discussion about the concept of persuasion. Ask students to share
their understanding of persuasive writing and where they might encounter it in real
life (advertisements, speeches, opinion articles, etc.).
Share the lesson's objectives with the students.

Exploration of Persuasive Texts (15 minutes):

Display examples of persuasive texts on the projector or hand them out to the
students.

Discuss the key features of persuasive texts:

Clear introduction of the topic and the author's position.
Presentation of reasons, evidence, and examples to support the author's viewpoint.
Use of persuasive language and rhetorical devices.
Acknowledgment and refutation of counterarguments.
A compelling conclusion that reinforces the main point.

Activity - Analyzing Persuasive Techniques (20 minutes):

Divide the students into small groups and distribute the worksheets with examples of
persuasive texts.

In their groups, have students analyze the examples for persuasive techniques used,
such as emotional appeal, logical reasoning, anecdotes, statistics, etc.
Each group presents their findings to the class, discussing the techniques they
identified.

Discussion and Reflection (10 minutes):

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 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region XI- Davao Region
Schools Division of Davao City
CROSSING BAYABAS NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Crossing Bayabas, Toril, Davao City

Engage the class in a discussion about the effectiveness of the persuasive

techniques they identified. Ask questions like: "Which techniques were the most
persuasive? Why?"
Encourage students to reflect on situations where they have encountered persuasive
writing in their own lives.
Activity - Creating a Persuasive Piece (15 minutes):

Provide students with a persuasive writing prompt. For example: "Write a persuasive
paragraph advocating for the inclusion of a new extracurricular activity in your
school."
Instruct students to plan their persuasive piece by identifying their main argument,
reasons, and supporting evidence. Encourage them to consider the persuasive
techniques discussed earlier.
Students begin drafting their paragraphs individually.

Wrap-up (5 minutes):

Invite a few students to share their drafted paragraphs with the class.
Summarize the key points of the lesson and highlight the importance of persuasive
writing skills in various aspects of life.

Assessment:
Assessment can be based on participation in discussions, the quality of analysis
during the group activity, and the depth and persuasiveness of the students' created
persuasive paragraphs.

Remember that this lesson plan can be adapted based on your student’s needs,
your teaching style, and the resources available to you.

Prepared:

MALOU G. SOJON
NLC CAMP FACILITATOR

Neptune Street, Crossing Bayabas, Toril, Davao City

Email Address: crossingbayabas.nhs@deped.gov.ph
School ID: 304356
Telephone No. (082) 331-3619