| 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 to Inform |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Doesn't matter |
| 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 to Inform
Varied (Flexible for any grade level)
English
20 students
This lesson aligns with the New Zealand Curriculum, particularly the English learning area, focusing on reading, writing, and speaking.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length (minutes) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Informative Writing | 5 | Discuss the concept of informative writing, its purpose, and where we find it in everyday life (e.g., articles, reports). |
| 2 | Key Elements | 10 | Review the key elements of informative texts (topic, facts, structure). Distribute handouts for reference. |
| 3 | Group Discussion | 5 | In groups, students discuss examples of informative writing they have encountered and share ideas. |
| 4 | Writing Exercise | 8 | Students select a topic from a provided list and begin drafting their informative piece, focusing on clarity and structure. |
| 5 | Sharing and Feedback | 2 | Students share their informative writing in pairs and provide constructive feedback to each other. |
Assign students to finish their informative writing piece and submit it via the school’s online platform. Homework will be reviewed, and feedback will be provided without students needing to present it in front of the class.