Creative Writing - Senior Secondary 1 - Narrative Composition - "The Day I Met an AIDS Patient

SUBJECT: CREATIVE WRITING

TERM: 1^ST TERM

WEEK: 3
CLASS: Senior Secondary School 1
AGE: 15 years
DURATION: 2 periods of 40 mins each
DATE:
TOPIC: Narrative Composition - "The Day I Met an AIDS Patient"
CONTENT: Mechanics in writing (paragraphing, punctuation, spelling), Developing topic sentences
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: By the end of the lesson, learners should be able to:
a. Write a narrative on "The Day I Met an AIDS Patient" with correct paragraphing and punctuation.
b. Identify common spelling errors and correct them.
c. Use appropriate topic sentences and logical structure in their writing.
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Lecture, Group discussion, Peer review, Writing exercises
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Whiteboard, markers, handouts on punctuation and spelling
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES
PERIOD 1: Mechanics in Writing

• The teacher explains the importance of correct paragraphing, punctuation, and spelling in effective writing.
• Focus on common punctuation marks (full stop, comma, question mark) and their usage in narrative writing.
• Learners complete exercises on punctuation and spelling, focusing on common errors.

PERIOD 2: Writing Exercise and Peer Review

• Learners write a narrative on "The Day I Met an AIDS Patient", ensuring correct paragraphing and punctuation.
• Learners review each other’s work, focusing on mechanics and offering constructive feedback.

EXPLICIT INSTRUCTION/TEACHER MODELLING

• The teacher models how to use punctuation correctly in a narrative.
• Example:
• Incorrect: "I met the patient he was very sick."
• Correct: "I met the patient. He was very sick."

EVALUATION

• Teacher evaluates the learners’ work based on their use of punctuation, spelling, and proper paragraphing.

CLASS-WORK

• Learners revise their compositions, focusing on punctuation and spelling.

ASSIGNMENT

• Write a narrative on "A Kidnapping Incident I Witnessed".

CONCLUSION

The teacher marks and corrects learners’ work, focusing on punctuation and paragraphing. Feedback is given to improve writing clarity.