Objective

By the end of this lesson, the student will be able to write a persuasive piece on whether we should or should not watch The Wild Robot movie. They will learn how to express their opinions clearly and support them with reasons and examples.

Materials and Prep

• Paper and pencil for writing
• A comfortable space to think and write
• Time for discussion and reflection

Before the lesson, make sure to think about what you already know about The Wild Robot and gather your thoughts on its themes, characters, and story. This will help you form your opinion!

Activities

• Discussion Time:

  Start by talking about The Wild Robot. What do you think about the story? What do you like or dislike? Share your thoughts with me, and let's brainstorm reasons why we should or should not watch the movie.

• Pros and Cons List:

  Create a list of reasons for both sides: why we should watch it and why we shouldn't. This will help you see the different perspectives and choose which side you want to support in your writing.

• Writing Your Persuasive Piece:

  Using the reasons from your list, write a short persuasive piece. Start with an introduction that grabs attention, then present your reasons, and finish with a strong conclusion that encourages the reader to agree with you!

• Peer Review:

  Share your persuasive writing with me or a family member. Ask for feedback on what they liked and if they found your arguments convincing. This will help you see how others perceive your writing!

Talking Points

• "What do you think makes a movie interesting or boring? Let's think about that!"
• "Remember, when we persuade someone, we need good reasons. What are some reasons we might want to watch The Wild Robot?"
• "It's important to think about both sides. What could someone say to argue against watching it?"
• "A strong introduction catches attention. How can you start your piece to make people want to read more?"
• "Conclusions are powerful! What can you say at the end to really convince someone to agree with you?"