Creative Writing - Senior Secondary 3 - Creative writing - Descriptive essays

SUBJECT: CREATIVE WRITING

TERM: 1^ST TERM

WEEK: 4
CLASS: Senior Secondary School 3
AGE: 17 years
DURATION: 2 periods of 40 mins each
DATE:
TOPIC: Creative writing – Descriptive Essays
CONTENT: Students write on the recent journey they undertook.
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES: By the end of the lesson, learners should be able to:
a. Write a descriptive essay detailing a recent journey they undertook.
b. Use sensory details (sight, smell, sound, touch) to vividly describe their journey.
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES: Discussion, group activities, writing practice.
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS: Whiteboard, markers, examples of descriptive essays.
INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:
PERIOD 1 AND 2: Writing Descriptive Essays on a Recent Journey

INTRODUCTION
The teacher introduces the topic by revisiting descriptive essays and how they rely on sensory details to create vivid imagery.
Learners observe and participate.

1. Starting the Essay

• Discuss the importance of a strong introduction that grabs the reader’s attention (e.g., a surprising or interesting detail about the journey).
• Example: "The air smelled fresh and clean, as we left the bustling city behind and entered the quiet countryside."

2. Middle of the Essay

• Describe key moments and places in the journey, using sensory language (sight, smell, sound).
• Encourage learners to describe not only what they saw, but what they heard, felt, and smelled.

3. Ending the Essay

• Discuss how to bring the journey to a satisfying conclusion.
• Example: "As I reached home, the memories of the trip stayed with me, and I realized that every journey has its own special story."

EXPLICIT INSTRUCTION/TEACHER MODELLING

• The teacher provides examples of descriptive essays, focusing on the use of sensory details.
• Teacher models the process of writing a descriptive essay based on a journey.
• Learners observe and participate in creating a group essay.

EVALUATION

• Learners are asked to write a descriptive essay on a recent journey they undertook, incorporating sensory details and vivid descriptions.

CLASS-WORK

• Learners write a descriptive essay about their recent journey, paying attention to the details of the places they visited and the experiences they had.

ASSIGNMENT

• Learners are tasked with writing a descriptive essay on a journey they plan to undertake or one they remember fondly.

CONCLUSION

Teacher marks the students’ work, gives feedback, and encourages improvement in their writing.