Creative Writing - Senior Secondary 2 - Free Writing (Short Stories Dealing with Daily Events)

TERM: 2^ND TERM

WEEK: 2

CLASS: Senior Secondary School 2
AGE: 16 years
DURATION: 2 periods of 40 minutes each
DATE:
TOPIC: Free Writing (Short Stories Dealing with Daily Events)
CONTENT: Writing Short Stories Based on Daily Events
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: By the end of the lesson, learners should be able to:

• Write a short story based on a daily event.
• Apply narrative techniques such as character development, setting, and plot.

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES:

• Discussion
• Writing exercises
• Peer review

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:

• Example short stories
• Whiteboard, markers

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES

PERIOD 1 AND 2:
Introduction

• Teacher introduces short stories focused on daily events, discussing structure and common themes.
• Teacher explains the elements of a short story (character, setting, plot) and gives examples.

Activity

1. Writing Exercise:
   • Learners are asked to write a short story about a typical event in their daily lives (e.g., a school day, family event).
   • Learners should focus on developing the plot and characters, using vivid descriptions.

Discussion/Teacher Modeling

• Teacher reads aloud a sample short story based on a daily event.
• Learners identify key elements (setting, characters, plot) and discuss how these were developed.

EVALUATION

• Learners present their short stories, and the teacher evaluates their use of narrative techniques.

CLASS-WORK

• Write a short story about a typical day at school or a memorable family gathering.

ASSIGNMENT

• Write a story based on a small event that leads to a larger personal realization.

CONCLUSION

Teacher reviews and provides feedback on students' writing, discussing areas for improvement and creativity.