# Lesson Plan: Writing (Analytical Essays, Creative Writing)
## Grade Level: 10th Grade
## Subject: Language Arts
## Duration: 5 Days (Approximately one week)
## Topic: Writing (Analytical Essays, Creative Writing)
### Objectives:
1. Students will analyze and interpret literary texts to develop a thesis.
2. Students will organize and formulate an analytical essay with clear thesis and supporting evidence.
3. Students will explore and practice different forms of creative writing, including poetry and short stories.
4. Students will peer-review and provide constructive feedback on classmates' writing.
5. Students will present their written work to the class, fostering public speaking and presentation skills.
### Standards:
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.1: Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant and sufficient evidence.
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.3: Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences.
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.5: Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach.
### Materials:
- Text excerpts for analysis (e.g., short stories, poems)
- Writing journals
- Computers or tablets with internet access
- Whiteboard and markers
- Rubrics for analytical and creative writing assessment
- Peer review forms
### Day 1: Introduction to Analytical Essays
1. **Bell Ringer (10 minutes)**: Quick write – What makes a good argument? (Share responses)
2. **Mini-Lesson (20 minutes)**: Introduction to analytical essays
- Define and explain the purpose of an analytical essay.
- Discuss the structure: introduction with thesis, body paragraphs with evidence, and conclusion.
- Read and analyze a sample analytical essay.
3. **Activity (30 minutes)**: Text annotation and thesis development
- Distribute a short literary text. Students read, annotate, and develop a thesis statement.
4. **Homework**: Students choose a text from a provided list to prepare for their analytical essay.
### Day 2: Writing Analytical Essays
1. **Bell Ringer (10 minutes)**: Quick write on their chosen text for analysis.
2. **Mini-Lesson (20 minutes)**: Crafting strong arguments and integrating evidence
- Discuss how to choose textual evidence to support claims.
- Review quotations and citation methods.
3. **Activity (30 minutes)**: Drafting the essay
- Students begin drafting their analytical essays in class, focusing on one body paragraph.
- Teacher circulates and offers guidance as needed.
4. **Homework**: Continue drafting the analytical essay; bring a complete first draft for peer review.
### Day 3: Peer Review and Revision
1. **Bell Ringer (10 minutes)**: Reflect on the challenges faced during essay writing.
2. **Activity (20 minutes)**: Peer review session
- Pair up students for peer review.
- Use a guided peer review form focusing on thesis clarity, evidence, and coherence.
3. **Mini-Lesson (20 minutes)**: Strategies for revising and polishing essays
- Discuss common issues and how to address them.
- Highlight the importance of transitions and clarity.
4. **Activity (10 minutes)**: Start revising based on feedback
- Students begin revising their essays in class.
5. **Homework**: Complete revisions and submit the final draft.
### Day 4: Introduction to Creative Writing
1. **Bell Ringer (10 minutes)**: Free-write prompt – Describe a place that makes you feel peaceful.
2. **Mini-Lesson (20 minutes)**: Elements of Creative Writing
- Introduction to different forms: poetry, short stories, and narrative essays.
- Discuss the importance of imagery, character development, and setting.
- Read and analyze a short creative piece.
3. **Activity (30 minutes)**: Creative writing practice
- Writing prompt: Students start drafting a short story or poem.
- Encourage brainstorming and outline creation.
4. **Homework**: Continue working on the creative piece; bring a draft for sharing.
### Day 5: Sharing and Feedback
1. **Bell Ringer (10 minutes)**: Quick write – What do you enjoy about creative writing?
2. **Activity (20 minutes)**: Small group sharing session
- Students share their creative writing drafts in small groups.
- Group members provide constructive feedback using a guided feedback form.
3. **Activity (20 minutes)**: Revision time
- Students revise their creative pieces based on peer feedback.
- Teacher circulates to offer suggestions and support.
4. **Wrap-Up (10 minutes)**: Sharing highlights
- Some students volunteer to share excerpts from their work with the class.
- Discuss the importance of revision and the creative process.
### Assessment:
- Analytical Essay: Graded on thesis development, use of evidence, coherence, and mechanics.
- Creative Writing Piece: Graded on originality, use of literary elements, coherence, and creativity.
- Peer Reviews: Participation and the quality of feedback given.
### Reflection:
- Allow students to reflect on their learning process through a written response.
- Teacher gathers feedback on the lesson for improvement.
### Extensions:
- Encourage students to submit their creative writing for school publications or local contests.
- Create a class anthology of creative works and analytical essays.
This comprehensive lesson plan aims to develop students' analytical and creative writing skills, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation of different writing forms.