Lesson Plan for Grade 11 - English - Writing (research papers, creative writing)

### Lesson Plan: English (Grade 11) - Writing (Research Papers, Creative Writing) #### Grade Level: 11 #### Duration: 90 minutes #### Subject: English ### Objective: By the end of the lesson, students will be able to: 1. Identify key components of research papers. 2. Develop a structured outline for a research paper. 3. Understand elements of creative writing. 4. Compose a short piece of creative writing using learned techniques. ### Materials: - Notebooks - Pens/Pencils - Whiteboard and markers - Sample research papers - Handout on creative writing techniques - Laptops/Tablets for research (if available) ### Common Core Standards: - CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.11-12.2: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas. - CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.11-12.3: Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events. ### Lesson Structure: #### Introduction (10 minutes) 1. **Icebreaker Activity**: Quick round-the-class sharing of one interesting fact students know about either research papers or creative writing. 2. **Objectives Overview**: Briefly outline what will be learned and achieved by the end of the lesson. #### Part 1: Research Papers (30 minutes) 1. **Discussion (10 minutes)**: - Define a research paper. - Explain the purpose and importance of research papers. - Break down the key components: Title, Abstract, Introduction, Literature Review, Methodology, Results, Discussion, Conclusion, References. 2. **Sample Analysis (10 minutes)**: - Provide copies of a sample research paper. - In pairs, have students identify the different sections and discuss the purpose of each. 3. **Creating an Outline (10 minutes)**: - Guide students through the process of creating an outline. - Breakdown an example topic and collaboratively draft an outline on the whiteboard. - Have students select a topic (from a provided list or their own) and start drafting an outline. #### Part 2: Creative Writing (30 minutes) 1. **Introduction to Creative Writing (10 minutes)**: - Define creative writing and its genres (short stories, poetry, plays, etc.). - Discuss the key elements: character, setting, plot, conflict, resolution. 2. **Technique Exploration (10 minutes)**: - Provide a handout with creative writing techniques (e.g., show vs. tell, dialog creation, imagery). - Read through and discuss examples. 3. **Writing Prompt Activity (10 minutes)**: - Present a creative writing prompt (e.g., "Write a short story beginning with the line 'It was a dark and stormy night..."). - Give students time to begin their stories. #### Conclusion (20 minutes) 1. **Peer Sharing (10 minutes)**: - Have students pair up and share their creative writing piece with a peer, providing constructive feedback. - Optionally, a few students can volunteer to share with the whole class if time permits. 2. **Reflection and Homework (10 minutes)**: - Quick reflection discussion: What was challenging? What was enjoyable? - Homework Assignment: - Finalize the research paper outline started in class. - Complete and revise the short creative writing piece started in class. ### Assessment: 1. **Formative**: Monitor student participation during class activities and discussions. 2. **Summative**: Evaluate completed research paper outlines and creative writing pieces as part of the next class. ### Additional Notes: - Encourage students to use the library or online resources for their research paper topics. - Offer additional support or resources for students who might need it. - Celebrate creative writing efforts by possibly compiling students’ stories into a class booklet.