Lesson Plan

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Lesson Plan
Grade: Date: 17/01/2026
Subject: Global Perspectives
Lesson Topic: select and present relevant arguments, evidence and perspectives clearly and with structure
Learning Objective/s:
  • Identify a central question and select relevant arguments from multiple sources.
  • Evaluate evidence for credibility, relevance, and bias.
  • Construct a structured argument using claim‑evidence‑explanation‑link format.
  • Integrate at least three perspectives (local, national, international) into a cohesive presentation.
  • Collaborate in groups to allocate roles, give feedback, and produce a polished argument table.
Materials Needed:
  • Projector and screen for modelling the argument table.
  • Printed worksheets with the claim‑evidence‑explanation‑link template.
  • Laptops or tablets with internet access for research.
  • Shared online document (e.g., Google Docs) for collaborative writing.
  • Sticky notes or digital whiteboard for brainstorming.
 Introduction:

Begin with a quick video clip showing a heated debate on plastic pollution to spark interest. Review how clear communication and structured arguments help resolve complex issues. Explain that today’s success criteria are: selecting relevant arguments, supporting them with evidence, and presenting a multi‑perspective argument in a logical format.
Lesson Structure:
  1. Do‑Now (5’) – Students write a one‑sentence claim about a global issue of their choice.
  2. Mini‑lecture (10’) – Model the claim‑evidence‑explanation‑link structure and the four‑part presentation layout.
  3. Group research (15’) – In groups of four, each member gathers an argument and evidence for an assigned perspective using laptops.
  4. Argument table construction (10’) – Teams fill the provided worksheet and the shared online document.
  5. Peer feedback (5’) – Groups exchange tables, check the checklist, and suggest improvements.
  6. Whole‑class debrief (5’) – Selected groups present their tables; discuss how the structure clarified the debate.
Conclusion:

Summarise how the structured approach helped compare different perspectives and strengthened the argument. Students complete an exit ticket by writing one key takeaway and one question they still have. Assign homework to find a recent news article and draft a brief argument using the same template.