| Full lesson | Create for a teacher a set of content for giving a lesson, beginning with the lesson plan. Each new block of materials must begin with an H1 heading (other subheaders must be H2, H3, etc). When you describe required pictures, write those descriptions in curly brackets, for example: {A picture of a triangle} |
| Which subject | English |
| What topic | Writing |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Year or Grade 4 |
| Class size | 20 |
| What curriculum | |
| Include full script | |
| Check previous homework | |
| Ask some students to presents their homework | |
| Add a physical break | |
| Add group activities | |
| Include homework | |
| Show correct answers | |
| Prepare slide templates | |
| Number of slides | 5 |
| Create fill-in cards for students | |
| Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments |
Writing
Year 4
English
20 students
30 minutes
This lesson corresponds with the national curriculum requirements for Year 4 English, focusing on writing skills, particularly descriptive writing.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length (minutes) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | 5 | Briefly introduce the topic of descriptive writing. Discuss the importance of using adjectives and vivid language. Provide an example of a descriptive paragraph. |
| 2 | Explanation of Task | 5 | Explain the assignment in detail. Distribute the printable cards to each student. Instruct them on how to use these cards to create their descriptive paragraphs. |
| 3 | Independent Writing | 10 | Allow students time to fill in their cards and write their descriptive paragraphs. Encourage them to use their imagination and incorporate adjectives effectively. |
| 4 | Review and Check | 5 | Instruct students to pass their filled cards to the front. Randomly check and collect a selection of the cards to assess understanding. Provide feedback on vocabulary and structure as you review. |
| 5 | Conclusion | 5 | Recap the key points about descriptive writing. Remind students of the importance of using descriptive language. Encourage them to read over their paragraphs at home. |
Students will finish writing their descriptive paragraphs at home, revising them based on feedback received during class. They will submit their paragraphs in the next lesson for review, ensuring that no student presents in front of the class.
"Good morning, everyone! Today we are going to dive into the exciting world of descriptive writing. Who here can tell me what descriptive writing is? (Pause for student responses)
That's right! Descriptive writing is all about painting a picture with words. It helps the reader to visualize what you are describing through the use of vivid language and adjectives.
Let me give you an example. [Read a sample descriptive paragraph from the board]
Now, did you notice how the adjectives used made the paragraph come alive? By the end of today’s lesson, you’ll be able to write your very own descriptive paragraph! Let's get started."
"Now, I’m going to explain the assignment we will be working on. In front of you, you’ll find some printable cards. Each card has prompts that will help you create your descriptive paragraph.
[Distribute the printable cards to each student]
The task is simple: You will fill in these cards with your ideas and then, using these ideas, write your own descriptive paragraph. Remember to include lots of adjectives to make your writing vivid and engaging!
You will have around 10 minutes to write your paragraphs after filling in your cards. Make sure you take your time and use your imagination!"
"Okay, everyone! It’s time for you to begin working independently. Take out your cards and start filling them in. Think of things like colours, sizes, shapes, and sounds that you associate with your topic.
(After a few minutes of writing)
Now, go ahead and begin writing your descriptive paragraph based on the ideas from your cards. Remember to make it as colourful as possible with your language choices! I will be walking around to see how you’re doing, so feel free to ask questions if you need some help."
"Time’s up, everyone! Please pass your filled cards to the front. I will randomly check through a selection to see how you used your vocabulary and structure in your writing.
[Review cards in front of the class and provide feedback]
Let’s see, this card has a lot of great adjectives! I love how you described the ‘sparkling blue sea’ and ‘the lively chirping of the birds’. These details help create a vivid picture for the reader.
However, remember to focus on sentence structure as well. Overall, well done, everyone!"
"Before we finish today’s lesson, let’s quickly recap what we learned about descriptive writing.
Descriptive writing helps us to express our thoughts and feelings in a way that creates images in the reader's mind. It is very important to use adjectives and descriptive language to make your writing vibrant.
For your homework, I would like you to finish writing your descriptive paragraphs at home. Make sure to revise them based on the feedback you received today.
You’ll be submitting these in our next lesson. Can’t wait to read them all! Great job today, everyone!"
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is descriptive writing? | |
| How do adjectives enhance descriptive writing? | |
| Can you provide an example of an adjective that brings a scene to life? | |
| What elements should you consider when filling in the printable cards? | |
| Why is it important to use vivid language in descriptive writing? | |
| How many minutes do you have to write your descriptive paragraph? | |
| What should you do if you need help while writing? | |
| What feedback should you take into account when revising your paragraph for homework? | |
| Why is sentence structure important in descriptive writing? | |
| What is the main purpose of descriptive writing in your work? |