| 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 | |
| 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 |
Descriptive Writing: Crafting Vivid Imagery
Suitable for Grades 4-8 (age 9-14)
English Language Arts
20 students
The lesson corresponds to the national standards for English Language Arts, focusing on writing, analytical skills, and creative expression.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length (min) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Descriptive Writing | 5 | Briefly introduce the concept of descriptive writing, emphasizing its importance and use. |
| 2 | Exploring Sensory Details | 10 | Discuss sensory details (sight, sound, taste, touch, smell). Provide examples from texts. |
| 3 | Group Activity | 5 | In small groups, students analyze a sample text to identify sensory details and discuss their impact. |
| 4 | Writing Exercise | 8 | Students write a descriptive paragraph using sensory details about a chosen subject. |
| 5 | Sharing and Feedback | 2 | In pairs, students share their paragraphs with partners and provide constructive feedback. |
| 6 | Wrap-up and Homework Assignment | 2 | Summarize key takeaways, assign homework: revise the written paragraph and submit it. |
Students will revise their descriptive paragraphs based on peer feedback and submit the final draft by the next class. Homework will be checked for completion without requiring students to present in front of the class.