Lesson Plan for Year 7 - English - Writing (arguments, informative, narrative)

### Lesson Plan: Writing (Arguments, Informative, Narrative) **Grade:** Year 7 **Subject:** English **Duration:** 60 minutes **Topic:** Writing (Arguments, Informative, Narrative) --- #### Objectives: By the end of this lesson, students will be able to: 1. Understand the basic structure of three types of writing: argumentative, informative, and narrative. 2. Identify key elements and purposes of each type of writing. 3. Write short samples (paragraphs) for each type of writing. #### Standards: - CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.7.1: Write arguments to support claims with clear reasons and relevant evidence. - CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.7.2: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas, concepts, and information through the selection, organization, and analysis of relevant content. - CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.7.3: Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, relevant descriptive details, and well-structured event sequences. #### Materials: - Whiteboard and markers - Chart paper or Smartboard for presentations - Handouts with sample paragraphs and writing prompts - Notebooks and pens for students #### Lesson Outline: **1. Introduction (10 minutes):** - Welcome the students and briefly discuss the importance of different types of writing. - Write the three types of writing on the board: Argumentative, Informative, and Narrative. - Explain that today we will learn about the structure and purpose of each type and practice writing short examples. **2. Instruction (20 minutes):** **A. Argumentative Writing (7 minutes):** - Define argumentative writing: writing that aims to persuade the reader to accept a specific point of view or take a certain action. - Discuss the basic structure: introduction with a clear thesis, body paragraphs with reasons and evidence, and a conclusion. - Provide an example on the board: - **Thesis:** Schools should implement a four-day school week. - **Reason 1:** It would increase student productivity. - **Evidence:** A study from XYZ University found that students score higher on standardized tests with a four-day week. - **Conclusion:** A four-day school week has significant academic benefits. **B. Informative Writing (7 minutes):** - Define informative writing: writing that educates the reader about a specific topic by providing facts and information. - Discuss the basic structure: introduction with a clear focus, body paragraphs with detailed information, and a concise conclusion. - Provide an example on the board: - **Focus:** The water cycle. - **Body Paragraph 1:** Explain evaporation. - **Body Paragraph 2:** Describe condensation. - **Body Paragraph 3:** Discuss precipitation. - **Conclusion:** Summarize the importance of the water cycle. **C. Narrative Writing (6 minutes):** - Define narrative writing: writing that tells a story with a beginning, middle, and end. - Discuss the basic structure: introduction (setting, characters), rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution. - Provide an example on the board: - **Beginning:** Once upon a time, in a small village, there lived a curious boy named Jack. - **Middle:** One day, Jack discovered a hidden path in the forest. - **Climax:** He found a treasure chest guarded by a dragon! - **End:** Jack cleverly outwitted the dragon and shared the treasure with his village. **3. Guided Practice (15 minutes):** - Divide students into small groups. - Assign each group a type of writing (argumentative, informative, narrative). - Provide each group with a prompt related to their type: - **Argumentative Prompt:** Should students have to wear school uniforms? - **Informative Prompt:** Describe the process of photosynthesis. - **Narrative Prompt:** Write a story about a mysterious event in our school. - Have groups brainstorm and outline their response using the structures discussed. - Circulate and provide support as needed. **4. Independent Practice (10 minutes):** - Ask each student to write a short paragraph for a type of writing that they feel most comfortable with. They can choose any topic they like. - Encourage students to focus on structure and clarity. **5. Sharing and Feedback (5 minutes):** - Invite a few students to share their paragraphs with the class. - Provide positive feedback and highlight good use of structure and language. **6. Conclusion (5 minutes):** - Recap the key elements of argumentative, informative, and narrative writing. - Ask students to reflect on which type of writing they found most challenging and why. - Provide students with a take-home assignment: Write a full-length piece of one type (student's choice) and bring it to the next class. --- #### Assessment: - Participation in group activities. - Completion and quality of the short paragraphs written individually. - Observation of students' understanding during the sharing and feedback session. #### Homework: - Write a full-length argumentative, informative, or narrative piece to be handed in during the next class. **Note:** Adjust lesson timing and depth based on the needs and pacing of your students.