Siyoon 26 Feb Lesson - Persuasive writing

Lesson

By Ainos Tutor

Homework Check

1. Read out your summary for Chapter 3 of How to Train your Dragon

2. Answer quiz questions to check your understanding of the chapter

Multiple Choice

What is Hiccup's main challenge in this chapter?

• Catching a dragon

• Fighting a dragon

• Training a dragon

• Run away from a dragon

Open Ended

How does Hiccup try to catch a dragon?

Multiple Choice

What is the environment like where Hiccup catches his dragon?

• A) A snowy mountain

• B) A dark cave

• C) A marshy gorge

• D) A sunny beach

Quiz on last week's vocab

Multiple Choice

What does “defiance” mean

• A) Obedience

• B) Resistance

• C) Fear

• D) Happiness

Multiple Choice

What does "savaging" mean?

• A) Playing gently

• B) Attacking violently

• C) Hiding quietly

• D) Eating slowly

Fill in the Blank

The wolves were _______ the dear in the forest.

Choose from these words: Primeval, Savaging, Self-preservation, Haste, Marsh, Stumbling

Open Ended

Make 1-2 sentences using: Haste, stumbling, primeval

Spelling quiz

Reading comprehension

Non-fiction, informative text

The Importance of Sleep

Sleep is essential for staying healthy and performing well in daily life. Scientists recommend that children get at least 9–11 hours of sleep each night to help their brains and bodies grow. When we sleep, our bodies repair themselves, and our minds process what we have learned during the day.

Lack of sleep can make people feel tired, cranky, and unable to concentrate in school. Studies show that students who do not get enough sleep may struggle with memory, problem-solving, and even their mood.

To sleep well, experts suggest having a regular bedtime, avoiding screens before bed, and keeping the bedroom quiet and dark. Good sleep habits help people feel more focused and energetic the next day.

• Why do people need sleep?

• What happens when we don’t get enough sleep?

• How can we improve our sleep habits?

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Multiple Choice

What is the main idea of the text?

• A) Sleep is a waste of time.

• B) Sleep is important for health and learning.

• C) People should stay up late.

• D) Scientists should study sleep.

Multiple Choice

What happens when we do not get enough sleep?

• A) We feel more awake and happy.

• B) Our brains work OK

• C) We may feel tired and struggle to focus.

• D) It helps us remember more things.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a tip for better sleep?

• A) Avoid screens before bed.

• B) Have a regular bedtime.

• C) Drink coffee before sleeping.

Multiple Choice

Why do experts recommend getting 9–11 hours of sleep?

• A) It helps the body repair itself and process learning.

• B) It makes people awake all day.

• C) It keeps people alert

  at night.

• D) It is good for older people

In persuasive writing, we express our opinion and try to convince others to agree with us.

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Persuasive writing

Should schools start later in the morning to allow students to sleep more?

• Opinion: Schools should start later to help students get enough sleep.

• Reason 1: Many students do not get enough sleep, which affects their focus in class.

• Reason 2: Studies show that students who sleep well perform better in school.

• Reason 3: ...

Open Ended

Write down your opinion and THREE reasons

​Writing evidence

• Reason 1: Many students do not get enough sleep, which affects their focus in class.

Evidence:
For example, when I don't sleep for 8 hours, I cannot concentrate on what the teacher is saying. Whenever she gives an instruction, I tend to zone out because I am so tired and I miss important steps on what to do.

Open Ended

Write the evidence for ONE of your reasons