| 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 | Year or Grade 10 |
| 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 |
Creative Writing: Short Story Elements
Grade 10
15-16 years old
English Language Arts
20 students
This lesson corresponds with Canadian national curriculum standards for English Language Arts, focusing on reading comprehension, analysis, and creative writing skills.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length (minutes) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Short Stories | 5 | Introduce the topic, explain the importance of short stories in literature. Discuss objectives of the lesson. |
| 2 | Analyze a Short Story | 10 | Read and analyze the chosen short story as a class. Use the graphic organizer to identify elements. Discuss findings. |
| 3 | Discuss Key Elements | 5 | Review the short story elements: plot, character, setting, conflict, and theme. Engage students in a discussion. |
| 4 | Writing Exercise Overview | 5 | Explain the writing task: Creating their own short story using the elements learned. Highlight creativity and originality. |
| 5 | Independent Writing Time | 5 | Allow students to begin drafting their stories. Encourage them to use the graphic organizer as a guide. |
| 6 | Recap and Homework Assignment | 5 | Summarize the lesson and explain the homework: complete their short story. Remind students they should be prepared to submit it without presentation. Provide instructions for submission. |