Creative Writing - Junior Secondary 1 - The importance of creative writing

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TEACHER’S ACTIVITY

LEARNERS ACTIVITY

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INTRODUCTION

The teacher revises the previous lesson and introduces the new topic by explaining what creative writing is

Creative writing is a form of writing that goes beyond the conventional boundaries of technical or factual writing. It emphasizes originality, imagination, and self-expression, allowing the writer to craft stories, poems, plays, or any other written piece that conveys emotion, character, and a vivid sense of atmosphere.

Learners observe, learn and participate

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EXPLICIT INSTRUCTION/TEACHER MODELLING

The teacher explains the importance of creative writing

Importance of creative writing

1.   Self-expression: Creative writing allows individuals to express their thoughts, emotions, and ideas freely, offering a platform to share unique perspectives and stories.

2.   Enhances imagination: It stimulates the imagination, encouraging writers to think beyond reality, explore new ideas, and create innovative worlds and characters.

3.   Improves communication skills: Through creative writing, one learns to articulate ideas more clearly and effectively, which translates into better verbal and written communication.

4.   Emotional release: Writing creatively can serve as a therapeutic outlet for emotions, helping people process feelings and reduce stress.

5.   Critical thinking and problem-solving: Crafting stories or poetry requires careful thought, helping writers develop analytical and problem-solving skills as they create plot twists or resolve conflicts in narratives.

6.   Cultural and social awareness: Creative writing often reflects society, allowing writers to explore social issues, cultural diversity, and different perspectives, fostering empathy and understanding.

7.   Career opportunities: It opens doors to various professions such as journalism, publishing, scriptwriting, marketing, and content creation, where storytelling is key.

Learners observe, learn and participate

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EVALUATION

The Learners are asked to

a.   Define creative writing

b.   State five importance of creative writing  

- Learners observe, learn and participate

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CLASS-WORK

Learners are asked to answer exercise I on page 138 of the New Concept English for Junior Secondary School 1

Learners observe, learn and participate

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ASSIGNMENT

Learners are asked to answer exercise II on page 138 of the New Concept English for Junior Secondary School 1

Learners participate

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CONCLUSION

The teacher marks their books, corrects it and commends the Learners