Persuasive writing mixed ability full term SOW (incl. resources) mixed ability

Full SOW used for a mixed ability year 9 group to develop persuasive writing skills. Focuses on speeches, letters and 'lively' articles. Introduces students to AFORESTPIE techniques and presents lots of opportunity to develop writing using a range of lively, fun lessons to appeal to all learners. Some interactive approaches to encourage debating and students to leave their seats and move around the room - from experience this works well with settling disengaged/ ADHD learners. For each lesson there is a modelled example for students to identify vocabulary and techniques, sentence starters and peer assessment structures. Some examples are differentiated and all tasks include some form of differentiation. Uses 'core, challenge, super challenge.' Ability of group ranges from 3a - 7a. Most resources already adapted for Polish & Slovak EAL students (although language ability is fairly good).

SOW:
Introduction to techniques: AFORESTPIE techniques and speech introduction
Speech writing:
Save my dog speech writing
Glastonbury pitch
I’m a celebrity (works best with low ability groups)

Letter writing:
Informal vs. formal writing and Hugo’s behaviour letter
Worst flight ever letter
School on a Saturday? Letter
School improvement letter (assessment)

Articles:
Bias – homework
Art or vandalism – graffiti
Research & article – study centre lesson