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SUBJECT: CREATIVE WRITING

TERM: 3RD TERM

WEEK: 4

CLASS: Senior Secondary School 1
AGE: 15 years
DURATION: 2 periods of 40 mins each
DATE:
TOPIC: Creative writing - Writing Articles
CONTENT: Articles on issues of current interest
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: By the end of the lesson, Learners should be able to:
a. Discuss the structure and features of an article
b. Write an article on an issue of current interest
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Discussion, brainstorming, group work, writing practice
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: news articles, board markers, projector (optional)
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES
PERIOD 1 AND 2: Writing Articles on Current Issues

INTRODUCTION

  • The teacher introduces the topic by discussing the importance of articles in newspapers, magazines, and online platforms.
  • Learners participate in a discussion on current events or issues that could make good article topics.
  • Teacher guides students through the structure of an article: headline, introduction, body, and conclusion.

TEACHING METHOD:

  1. Structure of an Article:
    • Headline: Catchy and informative
    • Introduction: Briefly introduces the issue and grabs the reader’s attention.
    • Body: Contains the main points, facts, and arguments related to the issue.
    • Conclusion: Summarizes the article and offers a final thought or call to action.
  2. Practice:
    • Students select current issues and begin brainstorming ideas for their articles.
    • Teacher assists with the outlining process, focusing on how to develop a strong argument and structure the article effectively.

EXPLICIT INSTRUCTION/TEACHER MODELLING

  • Teacher models an article on a current event, pointing out how each section is structured and why it is important.
  • Teacher provides examples of headlines, strong openings, body content, and closing statements.

EVALUATION

  • Students write their own articles on an issue of current interest.
  • Teacher reviews each article, providing feedback on structure, clarity, and argumentation.

CLASS-WORK

  • Learners write an article on a current issue of their choice.

ASSIGNMENT

  • Students are asked to revise and refine their articles for homework, ensuring all sections are well-structured.

CONCLUSION

Teacher reviews students' progress, provides feedback, and encourages the importance of clear communication in articles.