Lesson Plan for Grade 6 - Language Arts - Writing (arguments, informative, narrative)

### Lesson Plan: Writing (Arguments, Informative, Narrative) **Grade:** 6 **Subject:** Language Arts --- #### 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. --- ### 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 --- ### 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. --- ### 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. --- ### 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. --- ### 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. --- 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.