**Lesson Plan: Writing Essays and Narratives for Year 5 Students**
**Lesson Title:** Writing Essays and Narratives
**Grade:** Year 5
**Subject:** English Language Arts
**Duration:** 90 minutes
**Objective:**
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
1. Understand the basic structure of an essay and a narrative.
2. Identify key components of essays and narratives.
3. Begin writing their own essays and narratives.
**Materials:**
- Whiteboard and markers
- Chart paper
- Handouts with essay and narrative examples
- Writing journals/notebooks
- Pencils and erasers
- Graphic organizers
**Lesson Outline:**
1. **Introduction (10 minutes)**
- Start with a brief discussion about the importance of writing.
- Explain the two types of writing: essays and narratives.
2. **Instruction (20 minutes)**
- **Essays:**
- Discuss the structure of an essay (introduction, body paragraphs, and conclusion).
- Show an example essay on the chart paper or projector.
- Highlight the thesis statement, topic sentences, and supporting details.
- **Narratives:**
- Explain what a narrative is (a story with characters, setting, plot, conflict, and resolution).
- Share a simple narrative example.
- Discuss the elements like beginning, middle, and end, and the importance of a clear sequence of events.
3. **Guided Practice (15 minutes)**
- Divide students into pairs.
- Provide each pair with a different handout featuring a simple essay or narrative.
- Have students identify and label the parts discussed in the instruction phase.
4. **Independent Practice (20 minutes)**
- Ask students to choose between writing a short essay or a narrative.
- Provide graphic organizers to outline their ideas.
- Students begin drafting their pieces in their writing journals/notebooks, using the organizers.
5. **Peer Review (10 minutes)**
- Pair students to share their work and offer constructive feedback.
- Encourage compliments on positive aspects and suggestions for improvements.
6. **Revision and Sharing (10 minutes)**
- Allow time for students to revise their work based on peer feedback.
- Ask a few volunteers to share their essays or narratives with the class.
7. **Wrap-Up and Homework (5 minutes)**
- Summarize the key points of the lesson.
- Homework: Students will complete their essays or narratives at home and bring the final draft for the next class.
- Provide a printed checklist/rubric to help them self-assess their work.
**Assessment:**
- Observe students during guided and independent practice.
- Review graphic organizers and drafts for understanding and effort.
- Assess final essays/narratives using a rubric focusing on structure, content, grammar, and creativity.
**Differentiation:**
- Provide additional scaffolding, like sentence starters, for students needing extra help.
- Offer more complex essay/narrative prompts for advanced students.
- Allow students to type their work if writing by hand is a challenge.
**Reflection:**
- Encourage students to reflect on what they learned and how they felt about writing in their journals.
- Reflect on student outcomes and adjust future lessons as needed based on observed challenges and successes.
**Notes:**
- Adjust timing as needed to fit students' pace.
- Consider incorporating multimedia or interactive tools for engaging diverse learners.