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| Which subject | English |
| What topic | Writing a journal article |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Doesn't matter |
| Class size | 20 |
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| Ask some students to presents their homework | |
| Add a physical break | |
| Add group activities | |
| Include homework | |
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| Number of slides | 5 |
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Writing a Journal Article
Suitable for students of any grade level.
English
30 minutes
20 students
This lesson aligns with the Australian Curriculum: English by developing students' writing skills, critical thinking, and comprehension of different text types.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Journals | 5 minutes | Briefly introduce what a journal article is and its purpose. Discuss its significance in academic writing. |
| 2 | Structure Overview | 10 minutes | Present the components of a journal article. Use a sample to highlight each section: abstract, introduction, methods, results, discussion, and conclusion. |
| 3 | Group Activity | 10 minutes | Divide students into small groups. Assign each group a section of a journal article. Have them discuss and summarise key points required for that section. |
| 4 | Writing Task | 5 minutes | Each student writes a brief journal article based on a given topic. Encourage them to include all key components. |
| 5 | Conclusion | 5 minutes | Recap the essential elements of a journal article. Discuss common challenges faced during the writing process and how to overcome them. Homework assignment: submit their journal articles via email for feedback without class presentation. |
Students will complete a draft of their journal article based on class activity and submit it via email for feedback without needing to present it in front of the class.
Students will receive feedback on their journal articles focusing on structure, clarity, and quality of content.