Free 9th Grade Using Conditionals In Expressing Arguments Lesson Plan (English)

Topic: Using conditionals in expressing arguments

Objectives & Outcomes

• Students will be able to express personal opinions on an issue using conditionals to present possible and probable scenarios.
• Students will be able to write a thesis statement for an argument using conditionals.

Materials

• Whiteboard or blackboard
• Markers or chalk
• Handout with examples of conditionals

Warm-up

• Ask students to think of a controversial issue or topic that they are interested in.
• Write their suggestions on the board.
• Ask students to take a few minutes to think of at least three possible scenarios that could occur if the issue were to happen.
• Write their suggestions on the board.
• Ask students to take a few minutes to think of at least three probable scenarios that could occur if the issue were to happen.
• Write their suggestions on the board.
• Review the scenarios with the class and discuss their possible outcomes.

Direct Instruction

• Introduce the concept of conditionals and their use in expressing arguments.
• Explain that a conditional is a word or phrase that connects a condition (if) with an outcome (then).
• Discuss the different types of conditionals (e.g. conditional I, conditional II, conditional III) and provide examples for each type.
• Use the handout to review the different types of conditionals and their usage in expressing arguments.
• Introduce the thesis statement and explain its role in presenting an argument.
• Discuss the importance of using conditionals in writing a strong argumentative essay.

Guided Practice

• Divide the class into small groups and provide each group with an issue or topic to write about.
• Provide each group with a set of conditionals and have them practice using the conditionals to express possible and probable scenarios in their arguments.
• Have each group present their arguments and discuss the different ways in which they used the conditionals to express their arguments.
• Ask the class if they notice any similarities or differences in the way the different groups used the conditionals in expressing their arguments.
• Ask the class to share any insights they have about the role of conditionals in writing strong arguments.

Independent Practice

• Have students choose an issue or topic of their own to write about.
• Provide each student with a set of conditionals and have them practice using the conditionals to express possible and probable scenarios in their arguments.
• Have students write a thesis statement for their argument, using conditionals to express their main point.

Closure

• Have students share their thesis statements and use conditionalsto express their main point.
• Ask students to reflect on the importance of using conditionals in expressing arguments and the role that they play in presenting possible and probable scenarios.

Assessment

• Observe students during the group discussion and independent practice to assess their understanding of using conditionals in expressing arguments and the role that they play in presenting possible and probable scenarios.
• Collect and review the students' written work for proper use of conditionals and adherence to the guidelines provided.