Creative Writing - Junior Secondary 2 - Narrative writing

Narrative writing

SUBJECT: CREATIVE WRITING

TERM: 2ND TERM

WEEK: 4

CLASS : Junior Secondary School 2

AGE: 13 years

DURATION : 2 periods of 40 mins each

DATE:

TOPIC : Narrative writing

CONTENT : Narrative writing

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: By the end of the lesson, Learners should be able to;

a.) Write a narrative essay

SET INDUCTION: The teacher reads a poorly written narrative essay and asks the learners to point out the errors and re-write the essay

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES : Discussion, group activities,

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS : New Concept English for Junior Secondary School 2 page 110-112

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

PERIOD 1 AND 2: Narrative writing

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STEPS

TEACHER’S ACTIVITY

LEARNERS ACTIVITY

1

INTRODUCTION

The teacher revises the previous lesson and introduces the new topic by reviewing the rules in writing a narrative essay

Learners observe, learn and participate

2

EXPLICIT INSTRUCTION/TEACHER MODELLING

The teacher then guides the learners in writing a narrative essay on ‘The Best Vacation Ever’

 

**The Best Vacation Ever**

 

The best vacation I ever had was during the long holidays when my family and I traveled to the bustling city of Lagos, Nigeria. It was my first time visiting the city, and I was excited about all the sights and sounds I had heard about. As soon as we arrived, the energy of Lagos hit me like a wave. The streets were full of life, with cars honking, street vendors shouting, and people walking in every direction.

 

One of the highlights of the trip was visiting Tarkwa Bay, a beautiful beach on the outskirts of the city. The drive there was an adventure in itself, crossing through the famous Marina and taking a boat ride to the island. The soft sand, warm breeze, and gentle waves made it a perfect day to relax. My siblings and I built sandcastles, played beach soccer, and even rode horses along the shore.

 

We also visited the Lekki Conservation Centre, where we walked on the famous canopy walkway. Suspended high above the trees, the view was breathtaking. We saw monkeys swinging from branches and birds flying overhead. It was a thrilling and unforgettable experience.

 

At night, we enjoyed the city’s vibrant street food. From suya to puff-puff, Lagos is a food lover’s paradise. The spicy, flavorful meals added another layer of excitement to our trip.

 

In all, this vacation gave me unforgettable memories of family, fun, and adventure in the heart of Nigeria’s most vibrant city.

Learners observe, learn and participate

3

EVALUATION

The Learners are asked to

1. Outline the rules to observe while writing a narrative essay

- Learners observe, learn and participate

4

CLASS-WORK

Learners are asked to

Write a narrative essay on ‘The best Vacation Ever’

Learners observe, learn and participate

5

ASSIGNMENT

Learners are asked to

Write a narrative essay on ‘The Day I got lost’

Learners participate

6

CONCLUSION

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