### Lesson Plan: Writing (Arguments, Informative, Narrative)
**Grade Level:** 6th Grade
**Subject:** English Language Arts
#### Lesson Duration
- **Total Time:** 90 minutes
- **Individual Segments:** Each section (Arguments, Informative, Narrative) - 30 minutes
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### Objective
Students will:
1. Understand the structural elements and purposes of argument, informative, and narrative writing.
2. Develop and organize ideas for different types of writing.
3. Create brief writing samples in each genre.
### Materials
- Whiteboard and markers
- Notebooks and pens/pencils
- Chart paper
- Sample texts (one for each writing genre)
- Graphic organizers (one for each writing genre)
- Writing supplies for students (colored pens, index cards)
- Rubrics for assessment (one for each writing genre)
### Standards Alignment
- **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.
- **CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.6.3:** Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events.
### Lesson Activities
#### Introduction (10 minutes)
- **Warm-up Activity:** Ask students to write a sentence about what they did during their last weekend.
- Briefly discuss how writing can have different purposes.
- Outline today’s objectives.
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### Segment 1: Argument Writing (30 minutes)
#### Overview (10 minutes)
- **Explain:** Discuss the elements of argument writing (claim, reason, evidence, counter-argument, conclusion).
- **Read:** Present a short argumentative passage and analyze its components with students.
#### Graphic Organizer (5 minutes)
- **Graphic Organizer:** Introduce a simple graphic organizer to help students structure their own argument writing.
#### Writing Activity (15 minutes)
- **Prompt:** “Should homework be banned in schools?”
- **Task:** Students will create a claim, provide at least two reasons with evidence supporting their claim, and write a brief conclusion.
#### Sharing & Feedback (5 minutes)
- **Peer Review:** In pairs, students will exchange their argument paragraphs and provide feedback.
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### Segment 2: Informative Writing (30 minutes)
#### Overview (10 minutes)
- **Explain:** Discuss the elements of informative writing (introduction, facts, explanations, conclusion).
- **Read:** Present a short informative passage and emphasize how information is structured logically.
#### Graphic Organizer (5 minutes)
- **Graphic Organizer:** Introduce an organizer to structure informative text (topic, introduction, details/facts, conclusion).
#### Writing Activity (15 minutes)
- **Prompt:** “Explain the process of photosynthesis.”
- **Task:** Students will use the graphic organizer to draft an informative paragraph explaining the process.
#### Sharing & Feedback (5 minutes)
- **Class Share:** Select a few students to share their informative paragraphs and discuss as a class.
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### Segment 3: Narrative Writing (30 minutes)
#### Overview (10 minutes)
- **Explain:** Discuss the elements of narrative writing (setting, characters, plot, conflict, resolution).
- **Read:** Present a short narrative passage and discuss how these elements are developed.
#### Graphic Organizer (5 minutes)
- **Graphic Organizer:** Introduce an organizer to help plan a narrative (setting, characters, plot, conflict, resolution).
#### Writing Activity (15 minutes)
- **Prompt:** “Write about a memorable day in your life.”
- **Task:** Students will use the graphic organizer to draft a brief narrative.
#### Sharing & Feedback (5 minutes)
- **Class Share:** Volunteers can read their narratives out loud, followed by class feedback.
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### Conclusion (10 minutes)
- **Review:** Recap the key elements of argument, informative, and narrative writing.
- **Discussion:** Ask students which type of writing they found most difficult and why.
- **Homework:** Assign students to choose one genre and write a longer piece to be submitted by the end of the week.
### Assessment
- Formative assessment through peer reviews and class shares.
- Summative assessment using rubrics for each writing genre.
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### Reflection
- Evaluate what went well and what needs improvement based on student feedback and performance.
- Plan for differentiated support for students who struggled with any part of the lesson.
### Extensions
- Explore multimedia presentations for each genre (e.g., debates for arguments, videos for informative texts, and storytelling for narratives).
- Offer extra credit for students who peer-tutor classmates.
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This lesson plan aims to engage 6th graders with interactive and varied activities, enhancing their understanding and skills in writing different types of texts.