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Which subject	English
What topic	Creative writing
What length (min)	30
What age group	College
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Topic

Creative Writing

Objectives

• Develop students' creative writing skills.
• Enhance vocabulary and narrative techniques.
• Encourage self-expression through writing.
• Foster peer feedback and collaborative learning.

Materials

• Whiteboard and markers
• Projector (if necessary)
• Paper and pens/pencils
• Printed handouts with creative writing prompts
• Examples of creative writing (short stories or excerpts)

Grade/Age Group

College Level

Subject

English

Class Size

20 Students

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson aligns with the New Zealand Curriculum, focusing on key competencies such as thinking, using language, symbols, and texts, and relating to others.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction	5 mins	Introduce the topic of creative writing. Discuss its importance and the elements of storytelling.
2	Warm-Up Activity	5 mins	Engage students in a quick brainstorming session about their favorite stories and why they like them.
3	Writing Prompt	5 mins	Distribute handouts with creative writing prompts. Allow students to choose one and write for 10 minutes.
4	Writing Time	10 mins	Students write a short piece based on the prompt. Encourage them to incorporate sensory details and emotions.
5	Peer Feedback	5 mins	Organize students into pairs to exchange their work. They should provide constructive feedback using guiding questions.
6	Conclusion	5 mins	Recap the key elements of creative writing discussed in the lesson. Emphasize the value of feedback.

Homework

• Students will complete their creative writing piece at home and submit it via email by the next class.
• Written feedback will be provided to each student individually without requiring class presentations.

Assessment

• In-class participation during discussions and peer feedback.
• Quality of the creative writing piece submitted as homework, assessed based on creativity, use of language, and adherence to narrative techniques.

Feedback

• Collect anonymous feedback from students regarding the lesson structure and content to improve future sessions.

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