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| Which subject | English as second |
| What topic | |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | College |
| Class size | 20 |
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| 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 |
Descriptive Writing Techniques
College Level
English as a Second Language
20 Students
30 Minutes
The lesson aligns with national curriculum objectives for developing writing skills in a foreign language, focusing on descriptive language, and enhancing creative expression.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | 5 mins | Introduce the topic of descriptive writing. Ask students what they think makes writing descriptive. |
| 2 | Overview of Elements | 5 mins | Explain elements of descriptive writing: sensory details, figurative language, and vivid imagery. Provide examples. |
| 3 | Group Activity | 10 mins | Divide students into small groups. Give each group a sample text. Have them identify descriptive elements and sensory details. |
| 4 | Sensory Word Bank | 5 mins | Distribute sensory word bank handouts. Review terms with students, encouraging them to think of their own examples. |
| 5 | Writing Task | 5 mins | Instruct students to write a short descriptive paragraph (3-5 sentences) using the elements discussed. |
| 6 | Peer Review | 5 mins | Pair students to share their paragraphs and provide constructive feedback on each other’s work. Remind students to focus on sensory elements. |
| 7 | Homework Assignment | 5 mins | Explain the homework: Write a descriptive piece about their favourite place, and submit it via email by the next lesson. |
| 8 | Conclusion | 5 mins | Recap the key points of the lesson. Remind students that the homework will be collected without presentations in class. |
Students will write a descriptive piece about their favourite place, focusing on sensory details. This will be submitted via email, and no presentations will be required in class.