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

--- **Lesson Plan: Writing (Arguments, Informative, Narrative)** **Year 6, Language Arts** --- **Objective:** By the end of the lesson, students will be able to: 1. Understand and distinguish between argumentative, informative, and narrative writing. 2. Develop and organise their thoughts into clear, coherent written formats across the three styles. 3. Produce short written pieces in each style. **Duration:** 90 minutes --- **Materials:** 1. Whiteboard and markers. 2. Handouts with examples of argumentative, informative, and narrative writing. 3. Writing paper and pencils. 4. Anchor charts for each writing style. 5. Projector and screen for visual aids. --- **Lesson Outline:** 1. **Introduction (15 minutes)** - Begin with a discussion: “What are the different types of writing you know?” - Introduce the three primary types of writing: argumentative, informative, narrative. - Briefly explain each type, highlighting key characteristics. 2. **Direct Instruction (20 minutes)** a. **Argumentative Writing:** - Definition: Writing that aims to persuade the reader. - Key Characteristics: Clear stance, evidence, reasoning, counterarguments. - Example: Display and read a short argumentative essay. b. **Informative Writing:** - Definition: Writing that aims to inform or explain. - Key Characteristics: Factual, clear, organised, specific information. - Example: Display and read a short informative article. c. **Narrative Writing:** - Definition: Writing that tells a story. - Key Characteristics: Characters, setting, plot, conflict, resolution. - Example: Display and read a short story. 3. **Group Activity (20 minutes)** - Split the class into small groups. - Assign each group one type of writing. - Provide handouts with characteristics and examples of the assigned type. - Task: Identify the key features in the example and discuss their purpose. 4. **Individual Writing Activity (20 minutes)** - Have students choose one type of writing they are most interested in. - Task: Write one paragraph (6-8 sentences) of their chosen type. - Argumentative: Persuade someone about a school-related issue. - Informative: Explain a process or give information about a topic. - Narrative: Write the beginning of a short story. 5. **Sharing and Feedback (10 minutes)** - Invite a few students to share their paragraphs with the class. - Provide constructive feedback, focusing on how well they adhered to the characteristics of their chosen type. 6. **Conclusion (5 minutes)** - Recap the three types of writing. - Ask students to reflect on which type they found most and least challenging. - Assign homework: Write a short piece (1-2 paragraphs) in a different style from what they did in class. --- **Assessment:** 1. Participation in group discussion and activity. 2. Paragraph written during individual writing activity assessed for adherence to key characteristics. 3. Homework to be reviewed for understanding and application of different writing styles. --- **Differentiation:** 1. Provide visual aids and anchor charts for visual learners. 2. Offer sentence starters for students who may need additional support. 3. Allow advanced students to write longer paragraphs or multiple paragraphs. --- **Homework:** Write a short piece in either an argumentative, informative, or narrative style different from the one completed in class. This will help reinforce the learning and ensure a good grasp of all three types of writing. --- **Reflection:** - After the lesson, reflect on which parts of the lesson were most successful and which might need restructuring or further explanation for next time. - Gather student feedback to understand their struggles and preferences. --- This plan incorporates direct teaching, student collaboration, and individual practice, ensuring a comprehensive understanding and application of the three types of writing styles.