Creative Writing - Junior Secondary 2 - Composition

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STEPS

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY

LEARNERS ACTIVITY

1

INTRODUCTION

The teacher revises the previous lesson and introduces the new topic by discussing the writing process

The writing process involves

1.   Thinking

2.   Reflecting

3.   Identification of main and supporting ideas

4.   Arranging ideas in logical sequences

5.   Writing outlines

6.   Producing a first draft

7.   Editing/proofreading

8.   Revising

9.   Writing the final draft

Learners observe, learn and participate

2

EXPLICIT INSTRUCTION/TEACHER MODELLING

The teacher then defines an outline and states its importance

An outline is a list of the main ideas or facts about something without the details. It is very important that you form an outline before writing a composition or any type of writing.

Importance of an outline

1.   It helps you to stick to the main ideas or fact about your composition

2.   It helps you to organize your work very well

3.   It helps you to have adequate facts before writing

4.   It also helps you to see at a glance the structure and main points of the composition you are about to write

Learners observe, learn and participate

3

EVALUATION

The Learners are asked to

a.   Outline the complete writing process

b.   Define outline

c.   State the importance of an outline

- Learners observe, learn and participate

4

CLASS-WORK

Learners are asked to write a five-paragraph outline on the topic, “A world without adults”

Learners observe, learn and participate

5

ASSIGNMENT

Learners are asked to write a five-paragraph outline on the topic, “A letter to my future self”

Learners participate

6

CONCLUSION

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