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Which subject	English
What topic	Functional Skills Writing
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 8
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan: Functional Skills Writing

Topic

Functional Skills Writing

Objectives

Students will understand the components of effective writing, including structure, clarity, and purpose.
Students will create a written piece that meets a specific functional purpose.
Students will develop skills to review and edit their written work for clarity and coherence.

Grade/Age Group

Year 8

Subject

English

Materials

Whiteboard and markers
Projector (if available)
Printed worksheets with writing prompts
Access to computers/tablets (if available) for typing assignments
Evaluation rubric for self-assessment
Example writing pieces for discussion

Class Size

20 students

National Curriculum Alignment

The lesson aligns with the UK National Curriculum objectives for writing, focusing on writing for different purposes and audiences.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction	5 minutes	Briefly introduce the topic of functional writing. Discuss its importance in everyday life.
2	Exploring Writing Types	10 minutes	Present different types of writing (e.g., letters, reports, emails). Use examples for each type.
3	Writing Prompt Selection	5 minutes	Distribute worksheets with various writing prompts. Students choose a prompt they find interesting.
4	Guided Writing	5 minutes	Allow students to begin writing. Circulate the room to provide support and answer questions.
5	Peer Review Session	3 minutes	Students swap their drafts with a partner to give constructive feedback using a provided checklist.
6	Editing and Finalizing	2 minutes	Students make final edits to their pieces based on peer feedback before submitting.
7	Review Homework	2 minutes	Briefly discuss the homework assignment and expectations without asking individual students to present.

Homework

Students will complete a functional writing task based on the lesson prompt they selected. They will submit a typed or handwritten copy in the next lesson. The submitted work will be reviewed by the teacher without requiring students to present it in front of the class.

Assessment

Students' understanding will be assessed through their written pieces and participation in peer review. A rubric will be provided for self-assessment as they reflect on their writing process.