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 explaining what editing means

To edit means to remove mistakes or parts of a composition that are incorrect and unacceptable.

Learners observe, learn and participate

2

EXPLICIT INSTRUCTION/TEACHER MODELLING

The teacher then discusses the points to note when editing and proofreading

Think of the following as you try to edit/proofread

1.   Which sections of my writing needs more development and which are not necessary?

2.   What additional ideas, details, or examples will I include?

3.   Have I organized my paragraphs to support the main idea?

4.   Have I spelt the words correctly?

5.   Have I punctuated well and have I correctly used capital letters, full stops and commas?

6.   Have I paid attention to paragraphing?

7.   Have I used specific words and not words that are too general or vague in meaning?

Learners observe, learn and participate

3

EVALUATION

The Learners are asked to

1.   Define editing

2.   Outline points to note when editing and proofreading

- Learners observe, learn and participate

4

CLASS-WORK

Learners are asked to edit and proofread the below article

Children is hard to teach because they dont always listen and they get distracted easy. Sometimes teachers get frustrated when they try to teach them because kids is always talking and playing. Its important that teachers should try to use big words because that will make the students smarter. Also, giving them alot of homework is good because it will help them stay busy and learn better. Kids should never be allowed to ask to much questions in class because it waste time.

In conclution, teaching children needs patients and giving them hard work so they can become smarter.

Learners observe, learn and participate

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ASSIGNMENT

Learners are asked to edit and proofread the below article

**Why You Should Eat Healthy Food**

Healthy food is very important for everybodys. If you don't eat healthy, you will get sick and you will not be happy. Many people don't care about what they eat, they just eat anything like junk food, chips, soda, and more bad stuff. This is why they are always tired and sick. Eating fruits and vegetable are the best choice because they are natural and have many vitamins.

Another reason for eating healthy is that it will help you lose weight fast. Eating healthy is always better than exercise, so you should not waste time going to gym if you can just eat healthy. In conclusion, healthy food is important so you don't get sick and lose weight faster.

Learners participate

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CONCLUSION

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