Creative Writing - Senior Secondary 1 - Descriptive essay/composition writing

SUBJECT: CREATIVE WRITING

TERM: 1^ST TERM

WEEK: 6

CLASS: Senior Secondary School 1
AGE: 15 years
DURATION: 2 periods of 40 minutes each
DATE:
TOPIC: Descriptive Essay/Composition Writing
CONTENT:

1. Descriptive composition using various topics:
   • My school
   • The petrol station in times of fuel scarcity
   • The Principal’s house
   • A fire incident in my street
   • The aftermath of a students’ riot in a school/town
   • A funeral ceremony
   • A flood disaster caused by blocked drains
2. Tense forms (present, past) necessary for descriptive essays
3. Sample paragraphs on descriptive essays
4. Short, well-punctuated sentences
5. Choice of words – adjectives, verbs

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: By the end of the lesson, learners should be able to:
a. Identify appropriate topics for descriptive essays.
b. Use correct tenses (present and past) for descriptive writing.
c. Write a descriptive paragraph using appropriate vocabulary and sentence structures.
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Discussion, group activity, writing exercise
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Sample descriptive essays, whiteboard, markers
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:

PERIOD 1 AND 2: Descriptive Essay/Composition Writing
INTRODUCTION:
The teacher introduces the concept of descriptive essays, emphasizing how they paint a vivid picture for the reader. Various topics for descriptive writing are discussed.
CONTENT DELIVERY:

• Teacher discusses the importance of using the correct tense (present for ongoing situations, past for events).
• The teacher presents a sample descriptive paragraph and discusses the role of adjectives, verbs, and proper punctuation in making the essay engaging.
• The teacher emphasizes the use of sensory details (sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell).

EXPLICIT INSTRUCTION/TEACHER MODELLING:
The teacher models the process of writing a descriptive paragraph on one of the suggested topics, using rich vocabulary and correct tenses.

EVALUATION:
Students are asked to write a descriptive paragraph on a topic of their choice, incorporating sensory details and proper sentence structure.

CLASS-WORK:
Students are tasked with writing a well-punctuated descriptive paragraph, using the feedback provided by the teacher.

ASSIGNMENT:
Learners are assigned to write a full descriptive essay on one of the listed topics, ensuring they use proper tenses and descriptive language.

CONCLUSION:
The teacher reviews students' work, corrects errors, and provides feedback on their writing style and structure.