Creative Writing - Senior Secondary 2 - Expository Essay - Giving directions

TERM: 3^RD TERM

WEEK 3

CLASS: Senior Secondary School 2
AGE: 16 years
DURATION: 2 periods of 40 minutes each
DATE:
TOPIC: Expository Essay – Giving Directions
CONTENT: Features of Expository Essays; Topics such as "How to Navigate a School Campus"
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: By the end of the lesson, learners should be able to:
a. Understand the structure and features of an expository essay
b. Provide clear and concise directions
c. Write an expository essay giving directions on how to navigate a specific location

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Discussion, group activities, map reading
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Whiteboard, markers, campus map (if available)
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES
PERIOD 1 AND 2: Introduction to Expository Essays and Giving Directions
INTRODUCTION
The teacher introduces giving directions as another type of expository writing, emphasizing clarity and logical order. The teacher will discuss how to give directions clearly and use transitions such as "turn left," "go straight," and "on your right."
Learners observe and participate in the discussion.

1. Features of Expository Essays:
   • Introduction: State the purpose of the directions.
   • Body Paragraphs: Provide the steps in the order they should be followed.
   • Conclusion: Summarize the directions and ensure the reader understands the end goal.
2. Example Topic: "How to Navigate a School Campus"
   The teacher will guide learners in writing directions on how to get from one point on the campus (e.g., from the school gate to the library).
   • Introduction: Briefly explain the starting point and destination.
   • Body Paragraphs: Provide step-by-step directions.
   • Conclusion: Summarize the directions and remind learners of key landmarks.

EXPLICIT INSTRUCTION/TEACHER MODELLING
The teacher provides an example of an expository essay giving directions:

1. Introduction: "In order to get to the library from the main gate, follow these simple steps."
2. Body Paragraphs:
   • First, walk straight ahead and pass the first building on your left.
   • Next, turn right at the second intersection.
   • Continue straight until you reach the large oak tree, where you will turn left.
   • Finally, the library will be directly in front of you.
3. Conclusion: "Once you have followed these steps, you will find the library on your right-hand side."

Learners observe, learn, and participate in discussions.

EVALUATION
Learners are asked to:

1. Identify the features of an expository essay giving directions.
2. Write an introduction for an expository essay on "How to Navigate a School Campus."

CLASS-WORK
Learners are asked to write the body paragraphs giving directions on how to navigate a specific area (e.g., from the school gate to the assembly hall).

ASSIGNMENT
Learners are asked to complete the essay by writing the conclusion for their directions.

CONCLUSION
The teacher marks their work, offers feedback, and commends the learners.