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Creative writing – Expository Essay: Managing Population Explosion in Nigeria

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TERM: 1ST TERM

WEEK: 2

CLASS: Senior Secondary School 2
AGE: 16 years
DURATION: 2 periods of 40 mins each
DATE:
TOPIC: Creative writing – Expository Essay: Managing Population Explosion in Nigeria
CONTENT: Understanding Expository Essay, Managing Population Explosion in Nigeria
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES:
By the end of the lesson, learners should be able to:

  • Understand the key features of an expository essay.
  • Write an expository essay on “Managing Population Explosion in Nigeria.”

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Discussion, group work, writing activity

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:

Markers, Whiteboard, and Sample Essays

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:
PERIOD 1: Introduction to Managing Population Explosion

Introduction

  • The teacher discusses the issues surrounding population explosion in Nigeria, explaining its causes and effects.
  • The teacher outlines the structure and features of an expository essay, including the necessity of clear, logical arguments and evidence-based points.

Discussion

  • Key strategies for managing population explosion in Nigeria are explored, such as family planning, education, and urban planning.

Activity:

  • Learners are divided into groups to brainstorm ideas and create an outline for the expository essay on “Managing Population Explosion in Nigeria.”

PERIOD 2: Writing the Expository Essay

Writing Exercise

  • Learners write their expository essays, using their outlines to structure their arguments and support their points with data and evidence.

Peer Review

  • Learners exchange their essays with a partner for feedback, focusing on clarity, structure, and evidence.

Class Work:

  • Learners are asked to write a paragraph describing one effective solution to the problem of population explosion in Nigeria.

Conclusion:

  • The teacher offers feedback on the learners’ essays and revises the lesson for further improvement.

ASSIGNMENT:

Learners are assigned to finalize their expository essay on population explosion, ensuring all supporting data is included.