### Lesson Plan: Writing (Arguments, Informative, Narrative)
**Grade:** 6
**Subject:** Language Arts
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#### Objective:
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
1. Identify and differentiate between argumentative, informative, and narrative writing.
2. Understand the key components of each writing type.
3. Write a short piece exemplifying each type of writing.
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### Materials Needed:
- Whiteboard and markers
- Projector or smartboard
- Writing supplies (paper, pencils, erasers)
- Printed examples of argumentative, informative, and narrative texts
- Graphic organizers for each type of writing
- Rubric for assessing student work
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### Common Core Standards:
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6.1: Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence.
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6.2: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information.
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6.3: Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences.
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### Lesson Activities:
#### Introduction (15 minutes)
1. **Warm-Up Activity:**
- Begin with a quick discussion on different types of writing students have encountered. Write their responses on the whiteboard.
- Explain the focus of the lesson: Argumentative, Informative, and Narrative writing.
2. **Hook:**
- Show a short, engaging video clip that illustrates an example of each type of writing.
#### Direct Instruction (20 minutes)
1. **Explanations and Examples:**
- **Argumentative Writing:**
- Definition: Writing that presents a claim and supports it with evidence and reasons.
- Key Components: Claim, Evidence, Reasoning, Counterclaim, Conclusion.
- Example: Provide a short argumentative essay and go through it together, highlighting the key components.
- **Informative Writing:**
- Definition: Writing that explains a topic or provides information.
- Key Components: Introduction, Facts/Details, Clear structure, Conclusion.
- Example: Provide an informative article. Break down its structure and main points with the class.
- **Narrative Writing:**
- Definition: Writing that tells a story or describes a sequence of events.
- Key Components: Characters, Setting, Plot, Conflict, Resolution.
- Example: Read a short narrative together, pointing out the narrative elements.
2. **Visual Aids:**
- Use graphic organizers for each type to visually map out the components discussed.
#### Guided Practice (25 minutes)
1. **Group Activity:**
- Split students into three groups. Assign each group one type of writing.
- Provide them with a topic or prompt. For example:
- Argumentative: "Should homework be banned?"
- Informative: "Explain the water cycle."
- Narrative: "A day at the beach."
- Each group will create a rough draft on their assigned writing type.
- Encourage collaboration and sharing of ideas within groups. Provide guidance and support as necessary.
#### Independent Practice (30 minutes)
1. **Individual Writing:**
- Have students choose one type of writing to focus on individually.
- Provide prompts for each type and allow students to choose one:
- Argumentative: "Is it better to be an only child or to have siblings?"
- Informative: "The importance of recycling."
- Narrative: "A mysterious discovery in the backyard."
- Students will write a short piece based on their chosen prompt, using the graphic organizers as a guide.
#### Closure (10 minutes)
1. **Sharing and Reflection:**
- Allow students to share their writing with a partner or small group.
- Conduct a brief class discussion:
- What did you find easy or difficult about this writing?
- How did the graphic organizers help you?
- Collect all written work for assessment.
#### Assessment:
1. **Formative Assessment:**
- Observe group discussions and participation.
- Review graphic organizers for understanding.
2. **Summative Assessment:**
- Grade the individual written pieces using a rubric that focuses on the specific components of each type of writing.
#### Extension Activities:
- Assign a longer writing task where students write a full essay, article, or short story based on what they learned.
- Provide peer-review opportunities where students can give and receive feedback.
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### Differentiation:
- **For Advanced Learners:**
- Offer more complex prompts or encourage deeper research for informative essays.
- Challenge them to include a counterclaim in their argumentative writing.
- **For Struggling Learners:**
- Provide additional scaffolding, such as sentence starters or more detailed graphic organizers.
- Give one-on-one support and feedback during independent practice.
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### Homework:
- Assign students to find an example of each type of writing from their home environment (articles, books, online resources) and bring it in for discussion in the next class.
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By incorporating a mix of direct teaching, group collaboration, and independent practice, this lesson plan aims to enhance students' understanding and application of argumentative, informative, and narrative writing.