## Lesson Plan: Writing (Persuasive, Narrative, Reports)
### Grade Level
Year 5 (ages 10-11)
### Subject
English Language Arts
### Duration
3 hours (can be split into multiple sessions)
### Learning Objectives
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
1. Understand the key features and structures of persuasive, narrative, and report writing.
2. Plan and write their own pieces in each of the three genres.
3. Review and edit their writing for clarity, coherence, and adherence to genre-specific conventions.
### Materials Needed
- Whiteboard and markers
- Handouts with examples of persuasive, narrative, and report writing
- Writing paper and pencils
- Graphic organizers (e.g., story maps, Venn diagrams)
- Computers or tablets with word processing software (optional)
### Lesson Outline
**Introduction (20 minutes)**
1. **Warm-Up Activity**
- Start with a class discussion on different types of writing students have encountered.
- Create a mind map on the whiteboard with input from students.
2. **Lesson Overview**
- Explain that the lesson will focus on three types of writing: persuasive, narrative, and reports.
- Briefly outline the key features of each type of writing.
**Body (2 hours)**
**Part 1: Persuasive Writing (40 minutes)**
1. **Introduction to Persuasive Writing**
- Discuss the purpose of persuasive writing: to convince the reader to agree with a certain point of view or to take a specific action.
- Highlight key features: strong opinion, reasons and evidence, persuasive language, and a call to action.
2. **Example Analysis**
- Distribute and review a short example of persuasive writing.
- Discuss the elements that make the writing persuasive.
3. **Writing Activity**
- Students choose a topic they are passionate about.
- Use a graphic organizer to plan their argument, including the main point, reasons, evidence, and conclusion.
- Students write a persuasive paragraph or short essay.
**Part 2: Narrative Writing (40 minutes)**
1. **Introduction to Narrative Writing**
- Discuss the purpose of narrative writing: to tell a story or describe an experience.
- Highlight key features: characters, setting, plot, conflict, resolution, and descriptive language.
2. **Example Analysis**
- Distribute and review a short example of narrative writing.
- Discuss the story elements and how they contribute to the overall narrative.
3. **Writing Activity**
- Students brainstorm ideas for a short story using a story map.
- Plan the beginning, middle, and end of their story.
- Students write a narrative focusing on vivid descriptions and well-developed characters.
**Part 3: Report Writing (40 minutes)**
1. **Introduction to Report Writing**
- Discuss the purpose of report writing: to inform the reader about a specific topic or event.
- Highlight key features: introduction, facts and details, subheadings, diagrams or pictures (if needed), and conclusion.
2. **Example Analysis**
- Distribute and review a short example of report writing.
- Discuss the structure and organization of the report.
3. **Writing Activity**
- Students select a topic they are interested in researching.
- Use a graphic organizer to plan their report, including headings, key points, and supporting details.
- Students write a short report with clear organization and factual information.
**Conclusion (30 minutes)**
1. **Peer Review and Editing**
- In pairs, students review each other’s work, offering constructive feedback.
- Students revise their writing based on peer feedback.
2. **Class Discussion and Reflection**
- Discuss as a class what they found challenging and enjoyable about each type of writing.
- Students share one thing they learned from writing in different genres.
3. **Wrap-Up**
- Collect final drafts of each writing piece.
- Provide a brief overview of what the next lesson will cover, if applicable.
### Assessment
- Formative assessment based on participation in discussions and activities.
- Summative assessment through evaluation of written persuasive, narrative, and report pieces using a rubric that assesses clarity, coherence, genre-specific conventions, and creativity.
### Homework/Extension Activities
- Students can continue to revise their pieces at home.
- They can also write a new piece in the genre they found most interesting.
- Encourage students to read various examples of persuasive, narrative, and report writing outside of class.
This lesson plan aims to provide a comprehensive overview and practice of different writing genres, encouraging students to develop their skills and express their ideas creatively and convincingly.